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County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service retweeted
We are thrilled to announce that His Majesty The King has accepted the Patronage of The Fire Fighters Charity: ow.ly/iQLf50RXNwV @RoyalFamily
County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service retweeted
Here's our brand-new campaign film for Electrical Fire Safety Week 2023. We hope that everyone has a safe and enjoyable Christmas this year. Even without a touch of magic, accidents in the home can be avoided. Learn more about our #EFSW23 campaign: ow.ly/caJg50Qf9EJ
County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service retweeted
Driving too fast increases the chance of a crash, and we all drive too fast sometimes.
Driving within the speed limit and at the right speed for the road conditions can reduce the risk of injuries or death.
We can all make a difference to make roads safer.
#RoadSafetyWeek
County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service retweeted
This week is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week. You can’t see, smell or taste it, but you can detect it with a working CO alarm. Find out more about Carbon Monoxide: Alarms Save Lives here: coalarmssavelives.com #CarbonMonoxideAwarenessWeek
County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service retweeted
🚒🔥Today (09/11/2023) between 10.30am to approx. 13.30pm we will be joined by crews from @CDDFRS at Fleet House, Cargo Fleet Lane, Middlesbrough to carry out a cross-border training exercise to test our procedures and equipment in the event of a real-life emergency incident.
County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service retweeted
#HappyHalloween! 🎃 If you're taking your little ones trick or treating this evening, remember to use lights and reflective or bright clothing to keep them safe and seen.
HIGH-VIS HALLOWEEN! 👀keep you little ones safe by making them as visible as possible using lights and reflective or bright clothing if they are trick or treating 🎃#RoadSafety #TwixOrTreat
County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service retweeted
⚠️ Multiple warnings for heavy rain and strong winds are in place in association with #StormBabet
Here's a summary but for more info check our app and website 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware
ALT Map of the UK showing the rain warnings in place over the next few days. These include Yellow warnings of rain for Northern Ireland, parts of Scotland, England and Wales, Amber warnings for rain for pars of Scotland, northern and central England and a Red warning for rain for eastern Scotland on Thursday night and Friday morning.
ALT Map of the UK showing Wind warnings in place during Thursday, Friday and Saturday. These include a yellow warning for wind in Scotland until 1200 on Friday, a second yellow warning for wind on North Sea coasts from 1200 Friday to 1200 Saturday and an Amber warning for wind in eastern Scotland on Thursday afternoon.
County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service retweeted
Great morning spent with @CDDFRS Darlington Green Watch this week using the ALP as a water tower, an amazing piece of kit! ❤️🔥🚒 #Training #AlwaysReady
County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service retweeted
We've been working with @CDDFRS, @Tyne_Wear_FRS and @NorthYorksFire at Hamsterley Forest in County Durham to help them test their submersible pumps in a #flood scenario.
This is all part of our partnership working to ensure we’re ready to respond to incidents this winter.
ALT Equipment being used to hold back and create a deep area of water suitable for testing the pumps
ALT Equipment being used to hold back and create a deep area of water suitable for testing the pumps
ALT Environment Agency officer at the pumping operation
ALT Environment Agency officers with members of the fire and rescue service
County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service retweeted
It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay! 🌍💚 A day to talk about mental health. To show everyone that mental health matters. And let people know that it’s okay to ask for help.
#WMHD #WMHD2023
County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service retweeted
Dyslexia Awareness Week starts today!
This year’s theme is #UniquelyYou! Recognising the unique perspectives and abilities of those with dyslexia. Join us this week on a journey to help us raise awareness, empower Individuals, educate society and inspire a community. #DAW23
County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service retweeted
It’s #FireDoorSafetyWeek! Show your support and ‘Recognise it, Report it’ @FDSafetyWeek #FDSW23 @BritWoodFed
County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service retweeted
Young drivers are the most at-risk group for road collisions due to speeding, distraction, drink/drug driving, and poor judgment in unfamiliar areas.
Students from across the region are appealing for young drivers to recognise the risks.
Read more ⬇️
lookoutroadsafety.co.uk/2023…
County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service retweeted
Great day for @CDDFRS and proud to be at Darlington Pride today ❤️🚒🔥🌈#DarlingtonPride @darlingtonbc #Loveislove #Pride
County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service retweeted
Press to test your smoke alarms, it could just save you and your loved one’s lives. #PressToTest
ALT The image text reads, TEST IT. Graphic has a red background featuring white hand with finger pointing to fire alarm graphic.
County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service retweeted
The @metoffice has issued a yellow weather warning for #rain for the #NorthEast from 11am-8pm today (Wednesday 2 August). More details: metoffice.gov.uk/weather/war…
County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service retweeted
🎬 PLEASE WATCH AND SHARE! 😳
This is the terrifying moment an e-bike battery exploded when it was on charge.
The owner of the footage has kindly let us share it, to flag the dangers.
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County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service retweeted
Our quad station welfare garden is officially open ✂️
The space is aimed at providing those in the hub including ourselves, @CDDFRS @NEAmbulance and @MountainResqUK a calm and reflective area in the aftermath of a difficult job.
A huge thank you to everyone for your donations.
County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service retweeted
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms for the North East on Saturday 8th July from 9am until midnight
Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected.
More info: ow.ly/q2ZN50P63lh
County Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service retweeted
8 years ago today, 14 year old Cameron Gosling died from cold water shock after jumping into the River Wear. Our Chester-le-Street AAP has now teamed up with Cameron’s mum & others on a new video with the aim of saving lives youtu.be/G0ZZam8X3tg
@DurhamPolice @CDDFRS
