Fire service

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is urging the public to ‘Be Water Aware’.

Fire service urges people to ‘Be Water Aware’ this summer

Graham Owen could not believe his luck, after such a rubbish day the day before

Retired fireman wins £120k BMW X5 prize with BOTB

Northumberland residents are being urged to follow fire safety rules this Bonfire Night.

Council and Fire Service urge Bonfire Night safety

Dramatic moment massive house fire rages as police race to evacuate street.

Watch: Massive house fire rages as police race to evacuate street

This was the moment arsonist, Martin Foley, spat in the face of a police officer as he was being rescued from a burning roof.

Arsonist spits in officer's face as he's rescued from burning roof

CCTV shows flames tear through home after devastating explosion

Video grab of the moments before and after Israel Baber setting fire to a sofa in Eccleston House, in Aiken Street, Bristol.

Watch: Building goes up in flames as 'dangerous' man set fire to sofa

Car are flooded outside a newly converted Meadow Mill on Water street in Stockport as emergency teams arrive to rescue people trapped inside. January 1 2025.

Fire crews use boats to rescue flood-trapped residents in flats

Cars stranded in deep water due to flooding in Stockport.

Watch: Roads flooded and cars submerged as heavy rain hits the UK

Otto the cat being rescued from a 40 feet-tall tree by Knighton Countryside Management in Weymouth, Dorset.

Heartwarming moment terrified cat gets rescued by workmen

English Martyrs' Catholic Primary benefit from Fire Safety Workshop

Learning sparked as firefighters visit school
There was excitement at a Fenham school when firefighters arrived on the scene.
Beth Davies Matthew

The bedroom table on fire.

Watch: Police rush into smoke-filled burning flat to save man’s life

Fire crews from across West Yorkshire raced to Sandmoor Drive, Alwoodley last night.

Blaze on Millionaire's Row: Dramatic video shows huge fire at £2m home

Fire crews from across West Yorkshire raced to Sandmoor Drive, Alwoodley last night.

Watch: Raging flames and thick smoke pour from fire at £2 million home

Site of passenger plane crash which killed all 61 aboard.

Watch: Site of passenger plane crash which killed all 61 aboard

Sixty firefighters tackle blaze at kosher restaurant and flats.

Watch: 60 firefighters tackle blaze at kosher restaurant and flats

Plane smashes into golf course narrowly missing golfer.

Watch: Plane smashes into golf course narrowly missing golfer

Coun Karen Bruce claimed that a Pop Tart was to blame for a dramatic toaster fire that nearly torched her kitchen.

I put a Pop Tart in toaster - my kitchen almost went up in flames

Fire rages at a Huyton industrial estate as 10 fire engines tackle blaze.

Watch: Fire rages at industrial estate as 10 fire engines tackle blaze

Firefighters in Northumberland battle a wildfire. Photo: Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service.

Fire service warns of 'increased risk' of wildfires due to warm and dry weather

Plumes of smoke rise from the Linwood Industrial Estate in Elderslie. Picture: Laura (@laura1785)

Watch: Massive fire sends huge plumes of smoke into the air

Surfer rescued from beach after spelling “Help” on the sand.

Watch: Surfer rescued from beach after spelling “Help” on the sand

A workman was lifted to safety after a huge fire at a high-rise building in Reading. (Credit: Chris Lauder/X/PA Wire

Breaking Shocking footage shows black smoke billow from huge Reading fire

Fire service response times in Northumberland were slower than the national average.

Fire service response times slower than the national average

Watch: Mindless mum left with bruises after firefighters cut her out of baby swing

Breaking Watch: Mum rescued by firefighters after getting stuck in baby swing

The dead trapped seagull was recovered by Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service. Picture by Margaret Shaw.

Fire service recovers dead seagull in Berwick

Several people injured after car crashes into primary school

Breaking Seven children injured after car crashes into primary school

Blue Light Card holders will be able to get exclusive offers this weekend

Blue Light Weekend launches with huge offers - how to claim
Blue Light Card holders will be able to enjoy exclusive savings on big brands just in time for summer
Chelsie Sewell

Balloons in the sky before the fatal incident above Ombersley Court, Worcester

Man dies after hot air balloon explodes into a ‘fireball’

Christopher Ingle (left) and Graham Jones (right

Families pay tribute to two men who died in plane crash

Asda has announced Blue Light Card holders will be able to get 10 percent off their shopping by using the app

Asda makes huge change to Blue Light discount scheme - am I eligible?

Searches have been taking place in the River Thames in Lechlade-on-Thames, Gloucester after it was reported that a teenager had not resurfaced.

Major search underway for missing teenager last seen in River Thames

Emergency services have been called to the scene after a suspected gas explosion in Morriston, Swansea

Three in hospital and one missing after gas explosion in Swansea

Firefighters have issued an urgent warning about the dangers of lithium batteries which could explode if not properly stored or charged

Warning after motorbike’s lithium batteries explode in home

Joe Dixon celebrating his 100th birthday, when he was invited to sit in a 1937 Leyland Cub fire engine at TWFRS headquarters.

Video: Tributes paid to hero firefighter Joe Dixon, 109

Grenfell Tower set fire on June 14, 2017 in London, England. 72 people tragically died. Credit: Getty Images

Grenfell Tower firefighters diagnosed with terminal cancer

Firefighters tackling the blaze at Haltwhistle Workingmen's Club.

Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service tackling large fire in Haltwhistle

A crew from Northumberland Fire and Rescue help retired firefighter Joe Dixon celebrate his 108th birthday.

Special birthday celebrations for world's oldest retired firefighter

Emergency service workers rescue man on top of Royal Mail van swept away from ford crossing

Driver rescued from roof of Royal Mail van swept downriver at ford crossing

Plumes of smoke could be seen for miles. Picture by Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service

Pictures show scale of Simonside Hills blaze

The advert shows Woodie getting into mischief around the fire station.

Fire service recreates John Lewis Christmas advert with adorable fire dog Woodie...

The lantern extinguished itself.
Photo: Northumberland Fire and Rescue

Fire service warn to avoid using Chinese lanterns after a close call

Bonfire Night celebrations in Hartlepool.

Fire service calls on more shops to stop selling fireworks after Sainsbury’s ban

Aspiring firefighters are being urged to sign up to a taster day to get an feel for what the job is like.

Fancy being a firefighter? This is how you can get a taste for the job ahead of ...

Linda and Jim Thompson, from Abbeyfield Extra Care in Alnwick, pictured at this week's volunteers and carers garden party hosted by the Duchess of Northumberland at The Alnwick Garden. Picture by Jane Coltman

Jim honoured in Queen’s birthday list
An Alnwick man has received a British Empire Medal in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List after being recognised for his sterling community work in the town.
Keith Newman

Back row: Shyela Sanders, Martin Bell, Leanne Stanners and Peter Stanners. Front row: Sophie Thompson and Nina Livings.

Fire service supports mental health

HM Coast Guard and Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service use specialist equipment to reach a pretend casualty on the bottom of a cliff.

'Casualty' rescued during practice operation between Fire Service and Coastguard

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