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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...

Firefighters Jon-Paul Chilvers and Lee McCarron have joined County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service.From Texas to Darlington – meet Firefighter Jon-Paul Chilvers, one of our...

Six of the new Firefighters who were on the transition course at the Service Training Centre this week.County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) has...

Apprentice Firefighter Summer Anderson.This time last year Summer Anderson was making party decorations for her mum’s events company.Now she’s an Apprentice Firefighter with our Service, helping...

Fire Control Operator Chloe Diver with Chief Fire Officer Steve Helps.Fire Control Operator Chloe Diver has been recognised with a Certificate of Appreciation after dealing with a...

Ben Cairns joined the Service as the new Director Of Community Risk Management on Monday, July 1, 2024.County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) has...

Firefighters tackle a simulated helicopter fire at the new CDDFRS facility in Bowburn.Offshore workers from around the UK and beyond can learn how to tackle helicopter and...

CDDFRS Group Manager Dan Wootton and Watch Manager Gavin Meisuria with the service’s wildfire response vehicle.Firefighters are urging the public to pack a picnic instead of a...