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 Vehicle and Equipment Technician Connor Storey. From replacing a tyre at the roadside to installing a new water pump on one of our fire engines, Connor Storey is...

Darlington Firefighter Jon-Paul Chilvers. A Darlington firefighter is set to take on the Great North Run to raise funds for a mental health charity close to his heart...

Fire Dogs Woodie and Twix. Within a matter of minutes, their powerful noses help to sniff out substances that may have been used to start a fire deliberately...

Bishop Auckland Watch Manager Jonner Robinson. From dairy farming to call centres - there’s not much Watch Manager Jonner Robinson hasn’t tried his hand at.But one thing...

 Protech City bosses with Peterlee Firefighters.A Peterlee IT disposal company has donated hundreds of pounds for a charity close to the hearts of Firefighters in County...

Fire Cadets starred in a video highlighting the wildfire risk BBQs can pose. ‘Careless actions can have serious consequences.’ That’s the message from County Durham and Darlington Fire...

Administrative assistant Lorrain McCartney. There’s no stopping Lorrain McCartney when she puts her mind to something.Whether she’s booking in Home Fire Safety Visits, supporting her colleagues or...

Fire Control Operator Kelly Oliver. Kelly Oliver was a dental nurse in South Shields just five months ago.Now (August, 2024) she’s helping to save lives as a...

The Wildfire Response Vehicle is based in Crook. A vehicle which helps Firefighters tackle wildfires in County Durham and Darlington has been upgraded. The Land Rover Wildfire...

People Senior Admin Officer Chloe Bailey. No two days are ever the same for Chloe Bailey in her role as People Senior Admin Officer.The 23-year-old from Shildon...