County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service

Our vision is Safer People, Safer Places in County Durham and Darlington. Our aim is to give you an insight into our Fire Service and how we strive to achieve our vision. The 'About Us' section details who we are, what we do, where we are situated and our responsibilities as a transparent and accountable organisation. We are always pleased to hear from you, send us your feedback and comments in the section titled, 'Contact Us'.

Stay Safe from Fire

Download the fire safety advice checklist to see if your home is safe from fire. You could use it to check your home every week. Take the checklist around your home to check if it is safe from fire. Remember, this could save your life!

Doing some simple things can stop a fire starting in your home which could save your life. A smoke alarm can save your life. It will make a loud beeping noise to warn you if there is a fire. This could give you time to escape. One of the most common causes of fire is electrical. Please take a moment to review these points.

Smoke Alarms

Where can I get a smoke alarm?

smoke alarm location

If you are a resident of County Durham or Darlington, you can get free smoke alarm and installation from County Durham and Darlington Fire Rescue Service. To arrange for a FREE Home Safety Advice visit including how to escape in a fire and FREE Smoke Alarm installation, please call our Community Safety team on: 0191.332.4222 or complete the online form. Do not call 999 unless there is an emergency. There are special alarms for people who are deaf or have hearing difficulties.

How do I make sure that my smoke alarm works?

check smoke alarm diagramm Test the batteries in your smoke alarm once a week. You could do this at the same time every week to help you remember. Press the button on your smoke alarm until it makes a loud beeping noise. If you do not hear anything, please contact Community Safety team on telephone 0191.332.4222 or complete the online form.

Last Updated on Monday, 15 June 2009 11:56 Read more...

Fire and Rescue Service respond to major Road Traffic Collision on the A19

On Friday 23rd June at approximately 22:15 hours, County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service responded to a major multiple road traffic collision on the southbound carriageway of the A19 on the Peterlee flyover.

Driving conditions on Friday evening were poor with fog restricting visibility to 50m. Fire crews at the nearby Peterlee Fire Station heard a series of consecutive loud bangs, which alerted them to the incident. On arrival at the scene the crews discovered wide scale devastation;

Last Updated on Wednesday, 01 July 2009 08:02 Read more...

Make Your Kitchen Safe

A moment’s distraction while cooking, being careless with kitchen appliances – it’s easy to see why most fires in the home start in the kitchen.

Kitchen Fire Safety - The Basics

The cooker

keep electrical leads from trailing over or going near the cooker
don't hang tea-towels or cloths on or over the cooker and don't put oven gloves down on the cooker after you've used them
keep the oven, hob and grill clean as a build-up of fat and bits of food can start a fire
don't leave pans on the hob when you're not around - take them off the heat if you have to leave the kitchen (even if you think it will only be for a moment, while you answer the door or phone)
spark devices are safer than matches or lighters to light gas cookers, because they don’t have a naked flame.

Last Updated on Thursday, 21 May 2009 13:30 Read more...

New State of the Art Community Fire Stations Announced for Bishop Auckland and Spennymoor

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Authority is delighted to announce that it has signed a deal to build two new state of the art community fire station’s at Bishop Auckland and Spennymoor.

The new stations are part of the Authority’s estates strategy to improve the opportunity for community safety activity within local communities and represent a significant investment in Bishop Auckland and Spennymoor areas.