Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Fiona Reid and her cocker spaniel, Baxter, pictured alongside three firefighters from South Shields Community Fire Station.
L-R (pictured): Firefighter Aaron Donnison, Crew Manager Christopher Davison, and Firefighter Steven Godwin.

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News Residents urged to have their say on future of Tyne and Wear fire service Kevin Clark

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