Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Chris Lowther, Chief Fire Officer at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, has announced he will retire later this year.

Tyne and Wear’s most senior firefighter is set to retire Ryan Smith

Mihai Catea

Romanian native firefighter proud to protect Sunderland in new role Holly Allton

Big rise in summer fire calls.

Record summer sparked huge rise in fire calls Adam Care

A file image of firefighters training.

'Cowardly' attacks on firefighters condemned Nic Marko

South Shields explosion: One injured after blast in South Tyneside street

One injured in South Shields explosion on Wednesday morning Jason Button

A CGI of how the new Hebburn Tri-station is expected to look.

Cost of new Tri-Station shoots up to £10million as inflation bites Nic Marko

The turf cutting ceremony for the new eco-friendly Tri Station in Hebburn.

News Work begins on new Hebburn Tri Station Neil Fatkin

The man sadly died in hospital after being rescued by firefighters

Man dies after fatal fire in South Tyneside Sam Johnson

The former pub was "well alight" by the time fire crews arrived.

Warning burned out former Whitburn Lodge pub could keep smoking for 'days' James Harrison

The alarm was raised on New Year's Day.

Pictures and video show damage at former Whitburn Lodge pub following fire James Harrison

The Seton Avenue property

Man dies after Christmas Eve house fire in South Shields Sam Johnson

The aftermath of a fire in Seton Avenue, South Shields, on Saturday.

Firefighters tackle house blaze in South Shields Neil Fatkin

CGI impressions of Hebburn Tri-Station

Next steps announced for new Hebburn Tri-Station Chris Binding

Footprints visible on the frozen lake in Paddy Freeman's Park in Newcastle.

Worrying pictures reveal people risking lives by walking on frozen NE lakes Neil Fatkin

The fire service has issued a warning over Christmas tree safety. Picture: Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.

Warning from fire service over Christmas tree safety Debra Fox

Ensure plug sockets are not overloaded

People Firefighters' warning to South Tyneside as cold weather continues Kevin Clark

File image of a firefighter.

Calls to protect South Tyneside's fire service to ensure people are kept safe Chris Binding

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue HQ

Concerns over rise in false alarms sparking firefighter call outs Nic Marko

A car fire in Cato Square, Southwick, Sunderland

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service sees rise in Bonfire Night emergency calls Kevin Clark

Officers at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) have urged parents to take extra measures to keep their family safe on the scariest night of the year.

Halloween costumes and candles warning for parents Georgina Cutler

South Tyneside Council Cllr Jim Foreman with Green Watch crew from South Shields Fire Station, left to right, Steven Bewick, Peter Wilson, Paull Benson, and David Horn.

Teams are joining forces to crackdown on 'Darker Nights' disorder Ross Robertson

Richie Rickaby, Area Manager for Community Safety at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Figures show rise in arson in run-up to Bonfire Night across South Tyneside Kevin Clark

There are concerns that potential blackouts, and even energy-saving efforts, could increase the risk of home fires. Picture c/o Pixabay.

Fire safety concerns over potential ‘blackouts’ Chris Binding

2016 Fire station open day

South Shields fire station open day offers 'peek behind the fire curtain' Hayley Lovely

Large plumes of black smoke can be seen rising from the fire.

Emergency crews scrambled to blaze at former shipyard Ryan Smith

The service wants to hear from residents

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

Firefighter have been dealing with a fire in Argyle Street, Hebburn

See video and pictures as firefighters tackle large incident in Hebburn Sam Johnson

Fire crews have had to deal with three domestic kitchen fires in the last 10 days.

News Safety advice for cooking following a rise in domestic kitchen blazes Ryan Smith

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service has issued an appeal to the public due to the number of rubbish fires crews are attending. Picture: Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.

Fire service plea over bin and rubbish blazes across Tyne and Wear Debra Fox

Firefighters free the trapped seagull

Fire officers free seagull trapped on South Shields Barclays building Sam Johnson

Ukrainian firefighters are in line for a donation of vital equipment from their UK counterparts

Tyne and Wear firefighters send life-saving equipment to Ukraine James Harrison

South Shields Volunteer Life Brigade were called to the incident.

Man pulled to safety after falling into river in Hebburn Sam Johnson

Firefighters deal with an incident in South Shields on Friday, March 4. Picture: Liam Morgan.

Investigation launched after car fire at South Shields garage Sam Johnson

Chris Lowther, Chief Fire Officer for Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.

Fire chief confirms brigade ends gas supply contract with Russian provider Gazpr... The Newsroom

Firefighters dealing with the incident on Newcastle Quayside

Firefighters praised after quick response to fire on Newcastle Quayside Sam Johnson

Firefighters are tackling a blaze in Newcastle Quayside

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service battle blaze on Newcastle Quayside Sam Johnson

A file image of fire crews in action.

Move to tackle 'horrific' attacks on firefighters Nic Marko

Firefighters in action.

Drive to tackle deliberate fires after 35% increase in Tyne & Wear Nic Marko

Recruitment for firefighters at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is now open.

Want to become a firefighter? Here are the terms, salary and how to apply Ryan Smith

A CGI impression of the proposed tri-station in Hebburn.

How you can have your say on proposed South Tyneside 999 'tri-station' Chris Binding

Storm Malik building damage in South Shields.

Storm Malik: Firefighters reveal damage to South Shields building James Harrison

TWFRS deal with an overturned vehicle on the A19

Storm Malik: Fire service dealing with 'extremely high volume of calls' Sam Johnson

Firefighters in action.

Concerns raised over future of funding for fire brigade services Nic Marko