Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service advise on making a 'starfish' shape with the body to survive longer in the water.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

North East Fire and Rescue Service issue safety advice on Drowning Prevention Day

Fire crews tackling the blaze at a former care home in Shiremoor

Fire crews tackling the blaze at a former care home in Shiremoor

North East Ambulance Service

Five arrested in 'arson' probe after former care home set on fire

The film clearly shows a fire appliance from Wallsend Community Fire Station fighting its way through thoughtlessly parked vehicles

The film clearly shows a fire appliance from Wallsend Community Fire Station fighting its way through thoughtlessly parked vehicles

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

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Fury after parents on school run block firefighters from getting to 'incident'

Hunter Street, Shiney Row.

Hunter Street, Shiney Row.

North East Ambulance Service

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One hospitalised following incident that saw large emergency service presence

Dave Irwin, 50, has retired from the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) after serving as a crew manager with Red Watch at Birtley Community Fire Station Credit: IRWIN FAMILY

Dave Irwin, 50, has retired from the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) after serving as a crew manager with Red Watch at Birtley Community Fire Station Credit: IRWIN FAMILY

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

North East firefighter who lost son to river death tragedy retires after 24 years

Tony Harvey, 56, from Gateshead, owned his own window cleaning company before he began noticing he had a significant problem swallowing five years ago Credit: TWFRS

Tony Harvey, 56, from Gateshead, owned his own window cleaning company before he began noticing he had a significant problem swallowing five years ago Credit: TWFRS

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Cancer survivor forced to give up business chases firefighter dream

A retiring firefighter’s final job was such a cliché he thought it was a prank – saving a cat from a free. Pictured: Micky Longstaff (R-L)) with colleague Lee Chape, the cat and its owner.

A retiring firefighter’s final job was such a cliché he thought it was a prank – saving a cat from a free. Pictured: Micky Longstaff (R-L)) with colleague Lee Chape, the cat and its owner.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

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Retiring firefighter thought last job rescuing cat from tree was a prank

Connor Rowntree spent almost a year in hospital after messing around with aerosols at a friends house aged 15. He suffered third degree burns to 90% of his body. He is urging other teens to avoid making the same mistakes this Bonfire night.

Connor Rowntree spent almost a year in hospital after messing around with aerosols at a friends house aged 15. He suffered third degree burns to 90% of his body. He is urging other teens to avoid making the same mistakes this Bonfire night.

Burn survivor's plea not to play with fire this Bonfire Night after horror accident

A Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson they received a report of a fire at Albion Gin & Ale House on Walter Street, Jarrow at 2:46am this morning (October 31) Credit: GOOGLE

A Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson they received a report of a fire at Albion Gin & Ale House on Walter Street, Jarrow at 2:46am this morning (October 31) Credit: GOOGLE

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Investigation following fire at North East pub as 34 firefighters attend

Parents have been issued a stark warning over flammable Halloween costumes that can catch fire in seconds.

Parents have been issued a stark warning over flammable Halloween costumes that can catch fire in seconds.

Claudia Winkleman

Stark warning to parents over Halloween costumes that can catch fire in seconds

On Wednesday (October 11), Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) paid a special visit to the Great North Children’s Hospital in Newcastle

On Wednesday (October 11), Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) paid a special visit to the Great North Children’s Hospital in Newcastle

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Firefighters make heart-warming gesture with visit to North East children's hospital

Firefighters' e-scooter warning after kitchen blaze forces family to flee home

Firefighters' e-scooter warning after kitchen blaze forces family to flee home

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Family forced to flee home after e-bike bursts into flames in kitchen

The aftermath of the blaze which tore through the man's kitchen in the middle of the night.

The aftermath of the blaze which tore through the man's kitchen in the middle of the night.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Elderly man lucky to be alive after smoke alarms wake him to horror blaze

Emergency services were called to Newgate Road in the city centre at around 5.55am, following reports of smoke coming from a building on the stretch of road

Emergency services were called to Newgate Road in the city centre at around 5.55am, following reports of smoke coming from a building on the stretch of road

Northumbria Police

Buildings evacuated and large 999 response as fire breaks out in city centre

Husband and wife Godo and Charlotte Takacs, who both work at the Pitcher and Piano on Newcastle’s Quayside, played the role of lifesavers in the rescue last month

Husband and wife Godo and Charlotte Takacs, who both work at the Pitcher and Piano on Newcastle’s Quayside, played the role of lifesavers in the rescue last month

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Bar staff couple hailed 'heroes' after they save life of distressed man in river

Officers at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) have praised the work of those who responded to the fire at a garage unit in Hendon, Sunderland on Bank Holiday Monday (August 28) Credit: TWFRS

Officers at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) have praised the work of those who responded to the fire at a garage unit in Hendon, Sunderland on Bank Holiday Monday (August 28) Credit: TWFRS

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

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Quick-thinking North East fire crew praised after putting out 'substantial' blaze

Emergency services first received a call at 2.40pm on Monday (August 21) about a fast-spreading fire in fields near the Downhill Interchange - just metres from the busy A19 motorway

Emergency services first received a call at 2.40pm on Monday (August 21) about a fast-spreading fire in fields near the Downhill Interchange - just metres from the busy A19 motorway

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Large fire hits fields as 42 firefighters prevent flames reaching A19 and houses

Images of firefighters battling the fire on Thorney Close Road.

Images of firefighters battling the fire on Thorney Close Road.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Fire rips through North East home as firefighters battle the blaze

Firefighters from Newcastle's Central Community Fire Station were on hand to cut the animal free after it had become wedged at Westgate Ark Cat Homing Centre

Firefighters from Newcastle's Central Community Fire Station were on hand to cut the animal free after it had become wedged at Westgate Ark Cat Homing Centre

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

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Kitten cut-free by firefighters using a saw after becoming wedged

A woman’s vape exploded and set fire to her bed while her poorly mum slept in the next room.

A woman’s vape exploded and set fire to her bed while her poorly mum slept in the next room.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Woman's vape exploded and set fire to her bed while ill mum slept in next room

Scotswood Bridge, Newcastle.

Scotswood Bridge, Newcastle.

North East Ambulance Service

Bridge lane closure causing traffic tailback close to busy North East A road

Aftermath of the fire in Elswick, Newcastle earlier this month.

Aftermath of the fire in Elswick, Newcastle earlier this month.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

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Lithium e-scooter battery causes devastating fire in North East flat

Representatives from TWFRS, Police Marine Unit, RNLI and NEAS HART.

Representatives from TWFRS, Police Marine Unit, RNLI and NEAS HART.

Emergency services highlight water safety on World Drowning Prevention Day

The allotments on Corporation Road, Sunderland.

The allotments on Corporation Road, Sunderland.

Northumbria Police

Police investigating suspected Wearside allotment arson that killed kept birds

Firefighter Tommy Richardson of TWFRS, patron Matthew Cadas, Chef Tyler Wemyss, General Manager Mark Halliday, and Tony Wafer, Senior Water Safety Manager, RNLI. They are pictured on the balcony of The River Bar holding throwbags.

Firefighter Tommy Richardson of TWFRS, patron Matthew Cadas, Chef Tyler Wemyss, General Manager Mark Halliday, and Tony Wafer, Senior Water Safety Manager, RNLI. They are pictured on the balcony of The River Bar holding throwbags.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Fast thinking staff are 'heroes' after saving man who fell into North East river

John Pate is pictured receiving a certificate from Chief Fire Officer Chris Lowther at TWFRS Service Headquarters in Washington.

John Pate is pictured receiving a certificate from Chief Fire Officer Chris Lowther at TWFRS Service Headquarters in Washington.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

North East fire service volunteer reaches 2,000 hour mark of work in proud milestone

Logan Allison, 5, was on a walk with his mother, Kimberley, on Wednesday (July 5) when she fell into the River Wear, leaving her trapped due to the thick mud Credit: TWFRS

Logan Allison, 5, was on a walk with his mother, Kimberley, on Wednesday (July 5) when she fell into the River Wear, leaving her trapped due to the thick mud Credit: TWFRS

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Heroic boy spends day with firefighter idols after saving his mother's life

Aftermath of Newcastle fire.

Aftermath of Newcastle fire.

Northumbria Police

Images show aftermath of derelict building fire that has closed road for five days

Emergency services attended a building fire on Carliol Square, in Newcastle, at about 6:45pm yesterday (June 29) evening, with smoke from the huge blaze seen for miles Credit: NORTH NEWS

Emergency services attended a building fire on Carliol Square, in Newcastle, at about 6:45pm yesterday (June 29) evening, with smoke from the huge blaze seen for miles Credit: NORTH NEWS

North East Ambulance Service

What we know so far about city centre fire after motorway disruption

Carliol Square fire, Newcastle

Carliol Square fire, Newcastle

Northumbria Police

Dramatic pictures as firefighters tackle huge fire in North East city centre

Drone view of the wildfire in Prestwick, Newcastle.

Drone view of the wildfire in Prestwick, Newcastle.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Shocking footage released by fire service as blaze tears through woodland

Images from the scene in Prestwick.

Images from the scene in Prestwick.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Pictures from scene as more than 50 firefighters battle blaze on North East woodland

Drone images show the devastating destruction wrought by the fire.

Drone images show the devastating destruction wrought by the fire.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

WATCH: Over 50 firefighters battle blaze as it tears through listed building

Gary Underwood, 60, from Hebburn, assisted grandma-of-two, Carol McDonald, 49, after her mobility scooter and phone ran out of charge as she got lost trying to find her way home on April 23 Credit: TWFRS

Gary Underwood, 60, from Hebburn, assisted grandma-of-two, Carol McDonald, 49, after her mobility scooter and phone ran out of charge as she got lost trying to find her way home on April 23 Credit: TWFRS

Man praised for helping grandmother whose mobility scooter broke down at roadside

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) were called to a serious fire at a derelict former factory in Ryton last night (June 1) Credit: TWFRS

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) were called to a serious fire at a derelict former factory in Ryton last night (June 1) Credit: TWFRS

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Emergency services attend large fire at derelict North East factory

TWFRS fire boat pictured on the River Tyne.

TWFRS fire boat pictured on the River Tyne.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Woman saved from drowning in North East river by new ‘life saving’ equipment

Charlie's father Nick Pope.

Charlie's father Nick Pope.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

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‘Life saving’ bags installed along river after tragic death of 19-year-old

Firefighters were called to a house fire in South Shields at the weekend.

Firefighters were called to a house fire in South Shields at the weekend.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Man dies after being rescued from house fire in North East town

Olivia Ramsay, aged 7, stands in front of one of the team's fire engines.

Olivia Ramsay, aged 7, stands in front of one of the team's fire engines.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

7-year-old girl applauded for saving life of neighbour from potentially fatal fire

Images show devastation at the Travellers Rest.

Images show devastation at the Travellers Rest.

Northumbria Police

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WATCH: Dramatic scenes as pub is victim of raging fire which can be seen streets away

This housefire, started by an electric bike on charge, left the victim 'lucky to be alive'.

This housefire, started by an electric bike on charge, left the victim 'lucky to be alive'.

Electric scooters

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Devastation after eight housefires caused by e-scooters across Tyne and Wear

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) responded to a residential fire at a semi-detached property on Pelham Court in Kingston Park, Newcastle at around 2.24pm.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) responded to a residential fire at a semi-detached property on Pelham Court in Kingston Park, Newcastle at around 2.24pm.

Northumbria Police

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Woman, 86, dies in house fire as investigation launched into her death

A premeditated petrol bomb attack in West Denton over the weekend could have seen firefighters sustain

A premeditated petrol bomb attack in West Denton over the weekend could have seen firefighters sustain

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

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Shock and anger after firefighters attacked with petrol bombs and glass bottles

The family of a North East teenager who lost her life following a flat fire have issued a heartfelt tribute to their daughter Credit: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

The family of a North East teenager who lost her life following a flat fire have issued a heartfelt tribute to their daughter Credit: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

Northumbria Police

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Family issues heartfelt tribute for much-loved daughter who died in suspected arson

LIVE: Emergency services on the scene after fire at North East flat

LIVE: Emergency services on the scene after fire at North East flat

North East Ambulance Service

LIVE: Three rushed to hospital after suspected flat arson - updates

Three people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a suspected arson attack on a North East street early this morning Credit: GOOGLE

Three people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a suspected arson attack on a North East street early this morning Credit: GOOGLE

North East Ambulance Service

Three people rushed to hospital with serious injuries after suspected arson

North Shields resident had 'lucky escape' after cigarette starts devastating fire

North Shields resident had 'lucky escape' after cigarette starts devastating fire

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

North East resident had 'lucky escape' after cigarette starts devastating fire

Dramatic scenes have shown a trapped driver being rescued by emergency services on a North East road as three people are taken to hospital Credit: TWFRS

Dramatic scenes have shown a trapped driver being rescued by emergency services on a North East road as three people are taken to hospital Credit: TWFRS

North East Ambulance Service

Dramatic scenes as firefighters cut open car to rescue driver on North East road

A North East woman who left school at 13 has landed a role inspiring future generations after impressing on a fire service training scheme Credit: TWFRS

A North East woman who left school at 13 has landed a role inspiring future generations after impressing on a fire service training scheme Credit: TWFRS

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

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North East woman who left school at 13 thanks fire service for changing her life

A North East man has been taken to hospital after falling from stairs onto rocks near the coast Credit: GOOGLE

A North East man has been taken to hospital after falling from stairs onto rocks near the coast Credit: GOOGLE

North East Ambulance Service

Man taken to hospital after falling onto rocks at North East coastal promenade

A man has died after being rescued from a burning house on Christmas Eve.

A man has died after being rescued from a burning house on Christmas Eve.

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Tragedy as man dies in Christmas Eve house fire

The scene of the fire in Hendon, Sunderland Picture: JIM SCOTT

The scene of the fire in Hendon, Sunderland Picture: JIM SCOTT

Tributes left to woman who died in tragic North East house fire

Emergency services at the scene in Whickham Street, Roker, Sunderland, where extensive damage has been caused to a property following a gas explosion. Credit: Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service/PA

Emergency services at the scene in Whickham Street, Roker, Sunderland, where extensive damage has been caused to a property following a gas explosion. Credit: Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service/PA

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