Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Dave Irwin with son Ross

Firefighter Dave Irwin leaves life-saving legacy in memory of son Ross

The Cavalier blaze was tackled by 34 firefighters.

Investigation launched after huge fire at former pub

Picture c/o Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue

Concerns over 'tragic' number of attacks on firefighters

Tommy with his award. Picture c/o TWFRS.

Firefighter honoured for work saving lives

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue new Chief Fire Officer Peter Heath.

Chief fire officer sets out his vision

Tonibeth Purvis and Chloe Fowler drowned in the River Wear at Fatfield ten years ago

Firefighter recalls girls' deaths on World Drowning Prevention Day

Screengrab from drone footage sent in by reader.

Drone footage shows vehicle on fire in Sunderland

The lake at Hetton Country Park.

Body found after man fails to return from open swimming session

Megan in uniform

Sunderland Ladies star Megan Beer's childhood firefighting dream comes true

The Stadium of Light hosts the National Armed Forces and Emergency Services Event (NAFESE) on Thursday, April 27. Picture by David Wood.

Armed Forces and Emergency Services event to take place at stadium

Fundraising for Oliver Maw

Luke O'Nien praises Sunderland schoolboy's bravery

Olivia with mum Samantha, Auntie Kayley, brother Alfie, and TWFRS firefighters.

Quick thinking Olivia, 7, saves neighbour's life

Firefighters tackling the blaze at the Traveller's Rest pub.

Photograph: David Outhwaite

Investigation launched by police and Fire Service following weekend blaze at pub

A file image of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service firefighters working in Sunderland.

Dismay at 'really sad' attacks on firefighters in Sunderland

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

Top fire chief announces retirement after years helping keep Sunderland safe

Romanian firefighter Mihai Catea is proud to be keeping Sunderland safe.

Romanian firefighter keeping Sunderland safe
A Romanian man who moved to England to study has begun a new career as a Sunderland firefighter.

Big rise in summer fire calls.

Record summer sparked huge rise in fire calls

A file image of firefighters training.

'Cowardly' attacks on firefighters condemned

Picture c/o Pixabay.

What county is Sunderland in? If you're confused, it's understandable

The incident happened at around 10.30am on Monday (January 30).

Plumes of smoke as firefighters called to bus fire

A group was reported playing on a frozen lake at Penshaw.

Police issue frozen water warning

Firefighters are warning people against taking risks to stay warm during the cost of living crisis.

Firefighters' warning over 'weird and wonderful' inventions to keep warm

Firefighters have raised concerns over the "weird and wonderful" heating methods some households may attempt to beat the Cost of Living Crisis.

Fire chiefs' warning over 'weird and wonderful' alternative heating methods

Meg Baines, 22, from Ryhope, in Sunderland, has thanked Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service for helping her turn her life around.

The fire service scheme helping others turn their lives around

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

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

The alarm was raised on New Year's Day.

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

Local bars receive lifesaving training ahead of busy festive period

Bar staff get life-saving training ahead of busy Christmas period,
Brave bar staff have received life-saving training on how to rescue people from the water ahead of one of their busiest times of the year – with the help of a grieving father who knows the dangers only too well.

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

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

Ensure plug sockets are not overloaded

Firefighters' warning to Wearside as cold weather continues

A casualty has been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in Sunderland.

TRAFFIC UPDATE: Person taken to hospital after two-vehicle collision

Fire damage to the car in Donwell, Washington.

Car catches fire following two-vehicle collision in Washington

Tyne and Wear Fire HQ

Tyne and Wear Fire Authority in 'good position' financially, meeting hears

The meeting was held at Sunderland's City Hall.

Calls to protect fire service to ensure people in Sunderland are safe

Firefighters dealing with an incident in Cato Square, Sunderland, over Bonfire Weekend.

Anger grows over attacks on firefighters after spate of incidents

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue HQ

Concerns over rise in false alarms sparking firefighter call outs

Cato Square in Southwick

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

The property on Minorca Close where the fire took place.

Neighbours shock as woman dies and man seriously injured in house fire

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

Firefighters arrived at the Esso Petrol Station, in Heworth Road, Washington, within just six minutes of being alerted to the blaze.

Pictures reveal the 'fantastic response' to petrol station blaze

One of the campaign images

Figures show shocking rise in arson in run-up to Bonfire Night across Sunderland

Tests were carried out in the morning and afternoons

Watch as firefighters make plea to school run parents over safe parking

The A1231 near Washington Galleries where the spillage took place.

Picture from Google Images.

Road reopens after diesel spillage on Sunderland Highway

TWFRS firefighters investigating the location of the blaze.

Fire brigade praised for 'speedy response' of electrical fire at supermarket

Fire engine in action

Fire station cancels open event as mark of respect to Queen's death

The fire service were called to 60 fires on Wednesday.

Fire service called wildfire, allotment fire and house fire in Sunderland

The incident happened in Houghton on Thursday, August 4. Picture: Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service.

Praise for firefighters' 'incredible response' to barn blaze

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is sealing with a large grass fire close to the Stadium of Light

Firefighters tackle large grass blaze close to Stadium of Light

Damage to the bike

Washington man escapes house fire after electric bike overloads

Steph Archbold and Gillian Pickles of Love, Amelia are pictured with Mark Stewart, Kyle Shaw and Andrew Lane of TWFRS outside of the charities offices holding examples of the donated waterproof clothing.

Tyne and Wear firefighters donate equipment provided in the aftermath of 9/11

The service wants to hear from residents

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

Mowbray Park.

Fire service called to reports of tree fire in a Sunderland park

The stricken seagull hanging from a telegraph wire.

Firefighters rescue stricken seagull hanging upside down from telegraph wire

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

Safety advice for cooking following a rise in domestic kitchen blazes

The eastbound A1231 is partially blocked near Washington Galleries

Disruption ‘inevitable’ as emergency repairs are carried out after car fire