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Fire Futures – Preparation Pathway

Take your first steps towards becoming a firefighter.

CDDFRS has teamed up New College Durham to offer a 14-week course designed to support participants in successfully navigating the firefighter recruitment process. 

The course is open to those aged 19 plus. 

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Report a Business Fire Safety Concern

Do you have any concerns about the fire safety of a particular business premises within County Durham and Darlington?

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Firestoppers

Have information on a deliberate fire? Tell FireStoppers what you know. Even small outdoor fires can be dangerous, because they place additional stress on our limited resources – dealing with a nuisance fire affects our ability to respond to more serious incidents like house fires or road traffic accidents.  If you have information regarding an incident of deliberate fire, you can tell us what you know,  100% anonymously.  We are interested in what you know, not your identity.
 

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Your Area

We have 15 fire station operational areas across County Durham and Darlington.

Emergency Response

The Emergency Response section has been updated, view the page here.

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Making a Partner Referral

If a person fits one or more of the below criteria, they may benefit from extra help from the Fire Service: 

  • Elderly and living alone
  • Living and sleeping in one room
  • Smoker
  • Poor housekeeping
  • Frequent use of portable heaters
  • Signs of having previous fires

Contact County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service to refer a person for a Home Fire Safety Visit

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Work for Us

This section contains information about working for us as a firefighter, control staff or support staff.

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Fire Safety at Home

Prevention Activity We encourage all households to have a Home Fire Safety visit with our service; your safety is our priority.

Start your home fire safety check here It will take you through your home one room at a time and the simple questions will help you spot fire risks. Learn more...

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Vacancies for On-Call Firefighters

Do you live or work within 5 minutes of one of our On-Call stations?

On-call firefighters are those who are able to provide evening, daytime or weekend cover. They are ready to go out to a call the moment a message comes through.

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