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Apprentice Firefighter, Melissa Jones. Melissa grew up in Houghton-Le-Spring and throughout her childhood loved playing football and being outdoors. Talking about her career aspirations, Melissa, 31, said: “I...

Consett Firefighters came to the rescue of Jack Russell Amari after the six-month-old pup poked her head through the heavy lid and ended up wearing it like a...

Watch Manager Mick Corfield with son, Apprentice Firefighter, Matty Corfield.  For Watch Manager Mick Corfield, there is no greater job in the world than being a Firefighter...

Peterlee Firefighter Hollie Codling. Joining the fire service was a dream come true for Peterlee Firefighter Hollie Codling - but it also led to a life-changing diagnosis. Hollie...

 Firefighter Phil Davison, Crew Manager Simon Davison, and Watch Manager Becky Brown celebrate National Siblings Day.Carrying on the family legacy by following in the footsteps of their...

Control Operator Sammie Adamson. Control Operator Sammie is a reassuring voice at the end of phone when in uniform and out of uniform she puts her voice to...

Watch Manager Billy McAloon.For Watch Manager Billy, fighting fires is in his blood.Determined to follow in his Station Officer grandad’s footsteps, at a young age Billy...

Control Support Manager Robin Salter.Robin, 62, grew up in Loughborough, Leicestershire and has worked for us for 20 years. Talking about his career before the Fire Service...

Crew Manager Gaby Banks. Firefighting runs in the blood of Peterlee Crew Manager Gaby Banks. The 27-year-old is the third generation of her family to serve County Durham...

Fire Investigation Search Dog Handler Colin Davis with Woodie.“It’s the best job in the world.”Those are the words of Colin Davis, the Service’s Fire Investigation Search...