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A new three-digit number 111 will make it easier for patients to access non-emergency NHS healthcare
Finishing Touches put to Durham Fire Station Open Day
Bringing Down the Tower
Fire Service Warn of Bogus Callers
The Service responded to an automatic fire alarm call indicating that there was a fire in a first floor flat in the Red Hall Estate of Darlington
The Fire Service responded to a call indicating that there was a person trapped in a ground floor flat fire in Brandon
Envirotyres Incident – Littleburn Industrial Estate Langley Moor, Durham
Executel Scoops Fire Service Contract
Reassuring Residents – The Management Plan is Working – Envirotyres Fire, Littleburn Industrial Estate Langley Moor Durham
Residents saved from fire in nursing home
The Fire Service continue to reassure the public in Shildon
The Service responded to a call indicating that there was a person trapped in a house fire in Shildon
Leaflet Drop to reassure local residents
Fire at Littleburn Industrial Estate
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service welcome new Trainee Firefighters
Incident at Littleburn Industrial Estate near Langley Moor Durham
CDDFRS responded to a call indicating that there was a person trapped a house fire last night in Seaham
In Memory of John Adamson
A piece of history buried at new Bishop Auckland Fire Station
Fire Authority Budget Increase 'Kept to a Minimum'
Local volunteers honoured for their part in a potentially life-saving project in East Durham
Consett and High Handenhold team up in Tantobie
Smoke Alarm Saves Family
Fire Service Nominated for Prestigious Learning Award
Fire Authority consults on Plans for 2010-11
Fire and Rescue Service recognise excellent Long Service of Staff
County Durham And Darlington Fire And Rescue Authority Delivering Safe And Effective Services
Funky Fawkes Night
Everybody Hurts
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Authority to recognise Success
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service employ a Multi Agency approach to crack down on illegal bonfires
We Don’t Want an Invite
Bonfire Campaign a Roaring Sucess
Celebrate Safely and Attend an Organised Bonfire and Fireworks Display
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service celebrate winning a national safety award
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service Recruitment Campaign Launched
Stark reminders that smoke alarms can save lives
Over One Hundred Years of Fire Fighting – official handing over at Beamish Museum
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service and Teesside University launch Fire Scene Investigation degree
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service on the road to making improvements in Business Processes
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service welcome new Trainee Firefighters to the Service
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue present St Cuthbert’s Hospice with £500
North East Fire and Rescue Services lead demonstration on water rescue and flooding response
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service respond to flooding incidents
Fire and Rescue Service respond to major Road Traffic Collision on the A19
New State of the Art Community Fire Stations Announced for Bishop Auckland and Spennymoor
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service responded to a call
Darlington Fire Station Community Safety Centre is officially opened
Fire and Rescue Service invest in new technology to tackle largest cause of home fires
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service support Deaf Awareness Week urge residents to be Safe and Sound
Smoke Alarm Saves Resident
Fire Service and Primary Care Trust team up on National No Smoking Day
Fire Crews respond to Fatal House Fire in Great Lumley
Crews “Rescue” Children Trapped in Barnard Castle School
Speed Kills - Service delivers Road Traffic Collision Advice to Young Farmers
County Durham and Darlington First Service to launch State of the Art Command and Development Suite
County Durham and Darlington First Service to go live with the National Incident Recording System
Fire Authority Sets Budget
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Authority scores well in 2008 CPA
Top Marks for County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service
Fire Service step up Hotstrike in Dawdon
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service responded to a call indicating that there was a person trapped
Fire and Rescue Service pioneers new hi-tech radio equipment
Service Rescue Occupant from House Fire
‘Texting More Risky than Drink-Driving’
Work Relate Journey’s Account for a Quarter of all Road Crashes
Bonfires give Fire Service cause for concern
Fire and Rescue Service Urge Motorists to Prepare for Winter
Community Fire Stations Planned for North East
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service lead by example and introduce alcohol and drug tests for staff
‘Loss of Control’ Biggest Factor in Road Deaths
Over One Thousand Students Attend Fire Service Road Safety Roadshow
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service are making a dangerous job safer
Trainee Firefighter Course 165 – Trainees pass the course and take up posts.
CDDFRS achieve excellent safety record at Operational Incidents
Second Annual County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Authority Awards
Fire Service Launch of Interactive Time Machine to Demonstrate Safety in the Home
News and Events
Joint Police and Fire Service Annual Bonfire and Fireworks Display
‘Firewatch’ launched in Darlington
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Win the chance to become a Firefighter for a day at Fire Service Open Day
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Durham Fire Station Open Day 2008
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2010/11 Community Protection Plan Published
Service Plans
Policies and Strategies
People Development Strategy
Customer Care Charter
Fire Service Publishes its Single Equality Scheme
Equality and Diversity
National Fraud Initiative (NFI) 2010/11
Risk and Resilience
Resilience in County Durham & Darlington
Civil Contingencies Unit
Freedom of Information (FOI)
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Road Traffic Collision
Road Traffic Collision
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Training
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FiReControl
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Committees
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Human Resources Committee
Joint Consultative Forum
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Documents and Reports Updated
Local Area Agreement Indicators
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Local Area Agreement Toolkit Outlined
Local Area Agreement - National Indicators Priority List
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On Site Scenario Based Training
Room Hire
Breathing Apparatus Initial Wearers Course
Breathing Apparatus Wearers Refresher Course
B.A.F.E Recognised Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Course
Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Refresher Course
Manual Handling Course
NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety & Health)
The IOSH Managing Safely (Certificate) course
IOSH Working Safely
First Aid At Work (HSE)
First Aid Re-qualification
Emergency First Aid at work
Fire Awareness Course – Half Day
Fire Awareness Course – One Day
Fire Awareness Course – Residential Care – Half Day
One Day Fire Risk Assessment Course
Fire Extinguisher Training Course
Fire Marshall/Warden Course
Health and Safety Statement of Intent
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Campaigns and Initiatives
Firework Safety for Bonfire Night
Campaigns
The Alcohol Harm Reduction Action Plan for Durham City and the District of Chester-le-Street 2007 - 2010
Road Traffic Collisions (RTC)
Young Firefighters Association (YFA)
Fire Safety Publications
Legislative Fire Safety
Legislative Fire Safety
County Durham Safety Advisory Group
Fire Safety
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Bonfires and Fireworks
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False Alarms and Unwanted Fire Signals
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Fire Kills Don't Drown in Toxic Smoke
Fire Safety Policy Statements
Sprinklers, The Facts
Petroleum
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Petroleum - Useful Links
Policies & Order2005
Fire Safety Policy Statements
Fire Safety Frequently Asked Questions
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Safety Information for Event Organisers
News and Events
Latest News
A new three-digit number 111 will make it easier for patients to access non-emergency NHS healthcare
Finishing Touches put to Durham Fire Station Open Day
Bringing Down the Tower
Fire Service Warn of Bogus Callers
The Service responded to an automatic fire alarm call indicating that there was a fire in a first floor flat in the Red Hall Estate of Darlington
The Fire Service responded to a call indicating that there was a person trapped in a ground floor flat fire in Brandon
Envirotyres Incident – Littleburn Industrial Estate Langley Moor, Durham
Executel Scoops Fire Service Contract
Reassuring Residents – The Management Plan is Working – Envirotyres Fire, Littleburn Industrial Estate Langley Moor Durham
Residents saved from fire in nursing home
The Fire Service continue to reassure the public in Shildon
The Service responded to a call indicating that there was a person trapped in a house fire in Shildon
Leaflet Drop to reassure local residents
Fire at Littleburn Industrial Estate
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service welcome new Trainee Firefighters
Incident at Littleburn Industrial Estate near Langley Moor Durham
CDDFRS responded to a call indicating that there was a person trapped a house fire last night in Seaham
In Memory of John Adamson
A piece of history buried at new Bishop Auckland Fire Station
Fire Authority Budget Increase 'Kept to a Minimum'
Local volunteers honoured for their part in a potentially life-saving project in East Durham
Consett and High Handenhold team up in Tantobie
Smoke Alarm Saves Family
Fire Service Nominated for Prestigious Learning Award
Fire Authority consults on Plans for 2010-11
Fire and Rescue Service recognise excellent Long Service of Staff
County Durham And Darlington Fire And Rescue Authority Delivering Safe And Effective Services
Funky Fawkes Night
Everybody Hurts
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Authority to recognise Success
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service employ a Multi Agency approach to crack down on illegal bonfires
We Don’t Want an Invite
Bonfire Campaign a Roaring Sucess
Celebrate Safely and Attend an Organised Bonfire and Fireworks Display
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service celebrate winning a national safety award
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service Recruitment Campaign Launched
Stark reminders that smoke alarms can save lives
Over One Hundred Years of Fire Fighting – official handing over at Beamish Museum
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service and Teesside University launch Fire Scene Investigation degree
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service on the road to making improvements in Business Processes
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service welcome new Trainee Firefighters to the Service
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue present St Cuthbert’s Hospice with £500
North East Fire and Rescue Services lead demonstration on water rescue and flooding response
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service respond to flooding incidents
Fire and Rescue Service respond to major Road Traffic Collision on the A19
New State of the Art Community Fire Stations Announced for Bishop Auckland and Spennymoor
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service responded to a call
Darlington Fire Station Community Safety Centre is officially opened
Fire and Rescue Service invest in new technology to tackle largest cause of home fires
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service support Deaf Awareness Week urge residents to be Safe and Sound
Smoke Alarm Saves Resident
Fire Service and Primary Care Trust team up on National No Smoking Day
Fire Crews respond to Fatal House Fire in Great Lumley
Crews “Rescue” Children Trapped in Barnard Castle School
Speed Kills - Service delivers Road Traffic Collision Advice to Young Farmers
County Durham and Darlington First Service to launch State of the Art Command and Development Suite
County Durham and Darlington First Service to go live with the National Incident Recording System
Fire Authority Sets Budget
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Authority scores well in 2008 CPA
Top Marks for County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service
Fire Service step up Hotstrike in Dawdon
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service responded to a call indicating that there was a person trapped
Fire and Rescue Service pioneers new hi-tech radio equipment
Service Rescue Occupant from House Fire
‘Texting More Risky than Drink-Driving’
Work Relate Journey’s Account for a Quarter of all Road Crashes
Bonfires give Fire Service cause for concern
Fire and Rescue Service Urge Motorists to Prepare for Winter
Community Fire Stations Planned for North East
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service lead by example and introduce alcohol and drug tests for staff
‘Loss of Control’ Biggest Factor in Road Deaths
Over One Thousand Students Attend Fire Service Road Safety Roadshow
County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service are making a dangerous job safer
Trainee Firefighter Course 165 – Trainees pass the course and take up posts.
CDDFRS achieve excellent safety record at Operational Incidents
Second Annual County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Authority Awards
Fire Service Launch of Interactive Time Machine to Demonstrate Safety in the Home
News and Events
Joint Police and Fire Service Annual Bonfire and Fireworks Display
‘Firewatch’ launched in Darlington
Events
Win the chance to become a Firefighter for a day at Fire Service Open Day
Thank you to all the Local Businesses for their Support for Charity
Upcoming Events
Durham Fire Station Open Day 2008
About Us
Who we are
Our Organisation
Committees
Appeals Committee
Audit and Finance Committee
Human Resources Committee
Joint Consultative Forum
Performance and Policy Review Committee
Standards Committee - Fire Authority
Finance
Financial Information
Freedom of Information (FOI)
Plans
2010/11 Community Protection Plan Published
Service Plans
Policies and Strategies
Fire Service Publishes its Single Equality Scheme
People Development Strategy
Equality and Diversity
National Fraud Initiative (NFI) 2010/11
Customer Care Charter
Service Leadership Team
Tender Advertisement
Combined Fire Authority
Code of Corporate Governance
Members Code of Conduct
Members Allowance
Members Interests
Authority Agendas, Reports and Minutes
Making a Complaint
What we do
Civil Contingincies Unit
Health and Safety Training
Projects
FiReControl
Firelink
Risk and Resillence
Resilience in County Durham & Darlington
Civil Contingencies Unit
Road Traffic Collision
Road Traffic Collision
Training
Commercial Training
On Site Scenario Based Training
Room Hire
Breathing Apparatus Initial Wearers Course
Breathing Apparatus Wearers Refresher Course
B.A.F.E Recognised Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Course
Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Refresher Course
Manual Handling Course
NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety & Health)
The IOSH Managing Safely (Certificate) course
IOSH Working Safely
First Aid At Work (HSE)
First Aid Re-qualification
Emergency First Aid at work
Fire Awareness Course – Half Day
Fire Awareness Course – One Day
Fire Awareness Course – Residential Care – Half Day
One Day Fire Risk Assessment Course
Fire Extinguisher Training Course
Fire Marshall/Warden Course
Performance Management
Best Value Performance
Comprehensive Area Assessment (CAA)
Comprehensive Performance Assessment (CPA)
Integrated Risk Management Plan (IRMP)
Local Area Agreement (LAA)
Local Area Agreement (LAA) Indicators
Local Area Agreement Toolkit Outlined
Local Area Agreement - National Indicators Priority List
What is Comprehensive Performance Assessment?
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