The Fire Service when responding to incidents work in partnership with the following agencies.
If you live in or are visiting County Durham or Darlington, the following list contains emergency and useful numbers and/or website addresses.
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service
Emergencies dial 999
Non-emergencies 0345 305 8383
Website www.ddfire.gov.uk
Dial 999 and ask for the Fire Service if:
- you are involved in or discover a Fire
- you discover a trapped person or if you become trapped
- you discover spillage or leakage of harmful chemicals
Durham Constabulary
Emergencies dial 999
Non-emergencies 101
Minicom helpline 0191 375 2090
Website https://www.durham.police.uk/
Dial 999 and ask for the Police if:
- there is a danger to life or risk of injury
- a crime is in progress and the offender is still at the scene or has only just left
- immediate police attendance is necessary such as when a crime is obviously about to be committed
North East Ambulance Services
The Ambulance Service is there to help you in life threatening and serious medical emergencies.
Website: http://www.neas.nhs.uk/
Dial 999 and ask for an Ambulance if:
- Chest Pain
- Difficulty in breathing
- Loss of consciousness
- Severe loss of blood
- Choking
- Fitting/convulsions
- Severe allergic reactions
- Road traffic accidents
Radio Stations
For the latest news during a major emergency, we recommend listening to your local radio station:
- BBC Radio Newcastle on 95.4FM, 96FM, 103.7FM, 104.4FM, 1458AM and DAB Digital Radio www.bbc.co.uk/tyne/local_radio/index.shtml