County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service

28/08/2026

Good luck to all of our amazing firefighters taking part in a charity boxing match tonight for a courageous youngster! 🥊 💪

Our Service boxers on the North East Fire and Rescue Boxing Team will take on competitors from other emergency services to raise funds for brave four-year-old, Benny Bahmanizad, who is battling cancer.🫶

Benny is undergoing pioneering treatment in Rome for neuroblastoma and needs to make several trips to Italy each month as part of his ongoing care.

The costs of this remain significant for his family, so our firefighters wanted to do what they could to show support for the little hero.

They will also be raising funds for the Fire Fighters Charity at the tournament, which is being held place at the Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter. 👏 🧑‍🚒

If you would like to donate, please click the link the comments.

27/08/2026

We are still urgently recruiting on-call firefighters (Retained Duty System RDS) at fire stations across County Durham! 🧑‍🚒

This is a frontline role where you will be making a real difference, attending everything from house fires to assisting with road traffic collisions.

No experience is required but you must live or work within five minutes of the fire station.

We are recruiting at the following fire stations:

🧑‍🚒Crook
🧑‍🚒Barnard Castle
🧑‍🚒Stanhope
🧑‍🚒Middleton-in-Teesdale
🧑‍🚒Sedgefield
🧑‍🚒Consett
🧑‍🚒Durham
🧑‍🚒Seaham

The job is paid and open to those over the age of 17 years and six months.

Click the link the comments below to find out more and apply. 👇

26/08/2026

Our firefighters will always be there to support their colleagues across the country. 🫶

CDDFRS crews have been working hard to help Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service tackle a huge wildfire Holme Fen National Nature Reserve as part of our National Resilience effort.

Teams of firefighters from our Service travelled down to Cambridgeshire where they spent around a week battling the blaze in extremely challenging conditions. 🚒

They worked alongside other firefighters from UK fire services who also volunteered to help bring the fire under control.

Well done to everyone involved. 🧑‍🚒

Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service

26/08/2026

It only takes one spark to cause devastation.

A yellow wildfire warning is in place today and tomorrow, so we're urging people to please be mindful of their actions to help reduce the risk of one breaking out.

Please don't have a BBQ or light campfires.

Don't throw cigarette butts on the ground and take your rubbish home, as reflective items can start a blaze.

25/08/2026

We are so proud of our firefighters from Spennymoor who were able to help a gentleman who went into cardiac arrest and collapsed while doing the Jubilee Parkrun on Saturday, August 22.

Our firefighters, who were taking part in the event as part of their fitness training, were able to come to his aid at the scene using their defibrillator and oxygen.

The crew then took the time to visit him in hospital over the weekend.

We're delighted to hear he is doing well and wish him a speedy recovery. 🫶

Remember, our firefighters are trained in first aid and will always be there when you need them.

Well done Sophie, Mark, Vince and Scott. 🧡

Thank you to our amazing colleagues at Durham Constabulary, North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust and Great North Air Ambulance Service who were also involved in this incident. 🙏

Further to our earlier post we are happy to share a positive update on the situation.

With permission from himself and his family, Hugh is recovering well. The fire service team who assisted on scene went to visit him earlier today.

That thumbs up says it all for us. Apparently he is a fan of a Facebook post or two so feel to tag him as we can’t but we’ve also been given the go ahead for that.

Hugh we wish you all the best in your recovery.

Once again, thank you to all who assisted today in any capacity. It has not gone unnoticed. Please reach out to us if you feel you need any further support.

25/08/2026

Did you know we offer free Home Fire Safety Visits to vulnerable residents? 👀

These visits see our staff discuss any potential fire risks in the home and how you can make changes to keep yourself safe.

We will also test smoke alarms, install new ones if needed and talk about what to do in the event of a fire. 🚒

To see if you're eligible for a visit, please complete the free Home Fire Safety Check via the link in the comments.

And remember, smoke alarms save lives, so it's essential that you have them fitted on every level of your home and check them regularly.

Just press the test button on the device until the alarm sounds.

If it fails to go off, you may need to change the batteries or replace the whole alarm if it is a sealed unit. 👍

24/08/2026

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the families and loved ones of those who tragically lost their lives following an incident on the A66 in South Bank, near Middlesbrough, on Saturday morning. (August 22.)

We also extend our deepest sympathies to our emergency service colleagues at Cleveland Police as they mourn the loss of two serving officers.

We stand alongside our emergency service partners at Cleveland Fire Brigade who attended this heart-breaking incident.

Cleveland Fire Brigade UK

Cleveland Police

23/08/2026

It's a lovely sunny day, but please don't be tempted to take a dip in open water.

It's not worth the risk.

We're resharing the words of mum Fiona Gosling, who tragically lost her 14-year-old son Cameron when he jumped into the River Wear in Bishop Auckland to cool off.

Remember, if you do get into difficulty, float on your back with your ears under the water and use your hands to stay afloat.

Never go into the water to help someone.

Call 999 and ask for the fire and rescue service or the Coastguard if you are at the beach.

21/08/2026

How canny is our little hero Benny? 🫶

The brave four-year-old is battling neuroblastoma and is undergoing pioneering treatment in Rome which is not available on the NHS.

Our firefighters are taking part in a charity boxing match on August 28 in Newcastle to raise funds to support his family as they cover the cost of regular trips to Italy for Benny's appointments. 👏

If you'd like to support Benny or come along to the match, please click the links in our bio.

21/08/2026

Looking for a new job where you can make a real difference? 👀

We have an exciting new opportunity for someone who loves solving problems and working with data and technology!

We need a proactive and technically skilled person who can work across digital development, data analysis and systems support.

In return, we can offer:

🚒 £36,363 - £39,152 per annum.
🚒 27 days annual leave.
🚒 Flexible working hours.
🚒Free gym.
🚒Free car parking
🚒Pension scheme.

To find out more and apply, please click the link in the comments. 👇