Long-serving members of our Fire Family were honoured with special awards during a ceremony at Durham Town Hall this week. 👏 The Long Service Awards were presented in recognition of 20, 30, 40, and 45 years of dedicated service. 🚒 Read more here: shorturl.at/c4tEi

Today we remember the 72 people who tragically lost their lives in the Grenfell Tower fire. Our thoughts remain with their families, friends and everyone affected by the tragedy, including our colleagues at London Fire Brigade 💚

Don’t let your favourite spot, become your final one. Did you know this week is Drowning Prevention Week? It may be tempting in the summer months to enter open water, especially when it is warm and sunny, but remember the water is extremely cold➡️ bit.ly/3RvJHLM

Our Firefighters rescued this adorable dog from the water at Sunderland Bridge this morning. 🐶❤️ Thankfully, crews managed to bring the dog to safety and he did not suffer any injuries in the incident. #NotJustFires

A three-year plan that focuses on how we plan to keep communities safe has now been published 📜 Read all about it 👇 bit.ly/3VKwmkd

'Pack a picnic, not a barbecue.' That's the message from our Firefighters as part of the CDDFRS Safer Summer campaign. 🧑‍🚒 Read more here: shorturl.at/NSwAL

🚨Working smoke alarms save lives. 🚨 That's the message from Firefighters on Durham Red Watch as they urge everyone to check their smoke alarms are working this #TestItTuesday. If you need your smoke alarms installing or replacing, call 0345 223 4221.

Our On-Call Firefighters from High Handenhold enjoyed meeting Newfield Cubs and Beavers last week! 👨🏼‍🚒 Crews talked to the youngsters about fire safety ahead of the summer holidays and gave them the chance to use the hose reel. 👏🚒

Our Firefighters from Durham Red Watch recently joined forces with officers from Durham Constabulary to install ‘crime prevention tools’ in Bearpark Woods, Durham. 🚒🚓 The measures aim to crackdown on antisocial behaviour and motorbikes in the area.

It's #TestItTuesday and here's our Firefighter Matt Peverall testing a smoke alarm on the emergency shelter at Ben Nevis in Scotland during his recent National Three Peaks Challenge, dubbing it the 'highest smoke alarm in the UK!'

🚨 Working smoke alarms save lives.🚨 That's the message from Seaham Firefighter Phil Davison who is urging everyone to to check their smoke alarms are working this #TestItTuesday. To have your smoke alarms installed or replaced for FREE visit: ddfire.gov.uk/referral-form

Roscoe was a brave boy for our Firefighters this week after he managed to get his head stuck in a baby gate. Our crew from Crook rescued the 10-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier just before 5am on Monday. We’re #NotJustFires and Firefighters are trained for a range of rescues.

‘Careless actions can have serious consequences.’ 🚨 That’s the reminder as we urge people to be fire aware when out and about enjoying the better weather. Hot and dry weather conditions can lead to an increased risk of wildfires. 🔥 Pack a picnic, not a BBQ.

It’s #NationalDogDay and we couldn’t let the occasion pass without honouring our amazing Fire Dogs, Woodie and Twix! The English Springer Spaniels help Fire Investigation Officers to identify the use of ignitable liquids at incidents where arson is suspected.

We will never forget those killed in 9/11 terror attacks 23 years ago today in New York. Today we remember all those who lost their lives including the 343 firefighters who bravely gave their lives whilst trying to save others. #911Remembrance #999Family #NeverForget