Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Megan Beer joined TWFRS in 2021. Photo: TWFRS.

Meet the firefighter who also performs heroics on the football pitch

TWFRS continues to provide equipment to Ukraine

Meet Tyne and Wear’s new chief firefighter

Dad praises installation of life-saving equipment on the River Tyne

North Yorkshire firefighters tackled a chimney fire at a pub in Knaresborough over the weekend

Man tragically dies after being rescued from a house fire in Newcastle

Firefighters to run 200 miles to raise funds for an eight-year-old boy

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

Northumbria Police

‘Heart of gold’: Woman, 18, died in North Shields fire

A kitchen fire destroyed the home in North Shields

Firefighters issue safety warning after house fire in North Shields

Firefighters attended the fire at Hollywood Avenue in Gosforth

Teens arrested after suspected arson in Gosforth in disused care home

There could be flooding in the North East on Monday (Image: Getty Images)

Met Office warn of floods and power cuts ahead of thunderstorms

Fire in Greenside (Image: Facebook @CrawcrookGreensideClaraValeNews)

Fire breaks out in Greenside as blazes across region continue

Ryton fire (Image: @grahambull67 Twitter)

Fire service on scene as large blaze breaks out in Ryton

The public is being urged to think twice before entering open water (Image: Getty Images)

Renewed water safety reminder issued for Northumberland after tragedy

Seven ducklings were saved from a storm drain after a concerned student notified TWFRS

Firefighters save group of ducklings in dramatic animal rescue

A student has had the chance to thank the two firefighters who saved him during a crisis four years ago

Student meets firefighters who helped him in crisis four years ago

A 100-year-old bowling clubhouse was severely damaged and two suspects have been identified after a community appeal

Firefighters praise community for help identifying suspected arsonists

Ukrainian firefighters are receiving equipment from the North East (Image: NFCC)

North East fire service send truck of vital supplies to Ukraine

The fire took place above The Quilted Camel (Image: Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service)

Quilted Camel Fire: Firefighters praised for ‘professionalism’

The damage was caused by Storm Malik

Fire service swoops in to save Falcons game from postponement

Lewis has been praised by the service

Tyneside firefighter turns tragedy to triumph as he qualifies

How a pioneering Geordie is breaking the firefighter mould

Picture of children in school

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Storm Arwen battered parts of the UK (Image: Getty Images)

Fire service reports 200% rise in emergency calls during Storm Arwen

Firefighters tackle huge Jesmond blaze

Arsonist who set own bedroom ablaze jailed after Gateshead house fire

The fire was controlled within an hour.

Newcastle Fire: What we know about the blaze in Byker on Wednesday evening

Emergency services had a quieter Bonfire Night than usual

Fire service praise Newcastle locals for Bonfire Night behaviour

The Water Challenge will make part of the festival

Newcastle hosts hear-raising Festival of Rescue this weekend