CDDFRS group manager Dan Wootton said crews were called at about 17:40 BST on Tuesday to a report of a "large blaze". "A total of five fire engines from Darlington, Bishop Auckland, Durham and ...

Two boys have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire at a nature reserve. County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) received multiple calls at about 19:10 BST on ...

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CDDFRS group manager Chris Williams offered his condolences to the man's family and said: "At tragic times like this, we are reminded of the dangers of fire, and the reality that fire kills." ...

A man has sadly lost his life following a kitchen fire. The County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) were called to the scene by the ambulance service at approximately 10:44 ...

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) received a report of a large fire in the Albert Hill area of Darlington at 9.41pm on Monday night.

During this trial CDDFRS has responded to more than 3132 calls involving cardiac arrests. “Our firefighters also perform a vital role in community safety and prevention work.

It said it was working with police and local councils to raise awareness. CDDFRS's arson reduction manager Lee Aspery said deliberate fires damaged property and put "people's lives at risk".

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service's (CDDFRS) spaniel was set the task of making a prediction for the result of England's game against Denmark on Thursday 20 June.

He said having siblings in the Service has been a great source of support over the years. The 39-year-old said: “Our dad was in CDDFRS and I grew up watching him do a job that he loved.

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) threatened fines of almost £300 for premises visited three or more times in a year.