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 💚

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. 🚒

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To celebrate 50 years of County Durham and Darlington fire services joining together, we’re catching up with firefighters from the very first cohort 🚒

Meet Ian Ferguson and read his story here 👇

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A man has sadly passed away following a flat fire in Darlington yesterday morning 🧡

As a fire service, this is never the outcome we hope for.

The thoughts of everyone at CDDFRS are with the family and friends of those affected by this tragic incident.

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Eighty years ago today the D-Day landings took place.

The heroism of those who landed on the shores of the Normandy beaches will never be forgotten.

They gave their tomorrow for our today 🧡

We remember.

It's #TestItTuesday and our Seaham Day Crew Firefighters are reminding you to check yours is working. 🚒

If you, or someone you know, needs smoke alarms installing or replacing, give our Community Safety Team a call on 0345 223 4221. 🤳

🚨 Working smoke alarms save lives.🚨

Our Apprentice Firefighters from Cohort 7 put their skills to the test today during a joint road traffic collision training exercise with apprentices from North East Ambulance Service. 🚨

Regular training ensures our crews are always ready whenever you need them. #Notjustfires

We are thrilled to announce that His Majesty The King has accepted the Patronage of The Fire Fighters Charity: ow.ly/iQLf50RXNwV The Royal Family

Firefighters who rescued two brothers from a burning building in Peterlee have been recognised for their life-saving actions with an award from our Chief Fire Officer, Steve Helps. ❤

Read the full story on our website. Link in bio.

It's #TestitTuesday and Firefighter Joshua Moor and Firefighter John Richards, from Spennymoor Red Watch, are reminding you to check your smoke alarms are working.

If you need your smoke alarms installing or replacing, call Community Safety Team a call on 0345 223 4221.

This #NationalHoardingAwarenessWeek we are are urging anyone affected by hoarding behaviour to contact the Service for help.

We offer free Home Fire Safety Visits (HFSV) where residents can receive advice about reducing the risk of fire. Call: 0345 223 4221

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A massive well done to our Apprentice Firefighters from Cohort 7 who climbed Scafell Pike in full fire kit for The Fire Fighters Charity! 🚒

The new recruits completed the challenge on May 13 to raise an incredible £1,220 for the cause.

To donate visit: rb.gy/3apoln

It's that time of the week again!
Today is #TestItTuesday and our crew from Peterlee White Watch is here to remind everyone to check their smoke alarm is working.
If you, or someone you know, needs smoke alarms installing or replacing, give us a call on 0345 223 4221.