We recently said goodbye and good luck to Lynne McGlasson who retired after 31 years service. 👏 Lynne retired from Gateshead Community Fire Station, where she worked as a Service Delivery Administrator. We wish Lynne a happy retirement! 🚒

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We are working with Road Safety GB NE Northumbria Police and local bikers from across the region, to help promote the Life on a Bike campaign that demonstrates some of the enormous risks faced by bikers on the road and also to remind road-users to slow down and look out for each other. 🏍️🚗

Are you a local administrator looking for a temporary role then please check out our featured vacancy: 🚒 Fire Station Administrator / Gateshead Community Fire Station ➡️ 6 Months Temporary (FTC) ➡️ Deadline: 30th August / 12noon For further details👉 twfire.gov.uk/work-for-us

A date for your diary! 🚒 The last open day of 2024 is being staged at Sunderland Central Community Fire Station on Saturday 28 September. There will be firefighting demonstrations, a tour of a fire engine, face painting and lots more. Check out the poster for more details ⬇️

We recently said goodbye and good luck to Watch Manager Marcus Robinson who retired after 27 years service. 👏 WM Robinson retired from Gateshead Community Fire Station, where he worked on Blue Watch. 🚒 We wish Marcus a happy retirement! 🧡

We want to say a big thank you to everyone who showed their support for our Water Safety event hosted last Sunday (28th July) on the Newcastle Gateshead Quayside 👏🌊🚒 We were overwhelmed by how many people came along to chat and learn essential information about water safety.

We are proud to announce the renewal of our welfare partnership with The Salvation Army 🚒 A memorandum of understanding was recently signed at Marley Park Community Fire Station by representatives from both organisations. For the full story 👉 bit.ly/3ALhAmm

We have crews from Gateshead, Gosforth, Hebburn Tri-Station, Newcastle Central, and South Shields Community Fire Stations placed throughout the Great North Run route to offer emergency cover and support. 🚒🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Give our crews a big wave when you see them today! 👋 #GoodLuck

Today, we stand together in support of #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, raising awareness and fostering open, honest conversations about mental health. We’re proud to highlight the incredible work of organisations like If U Care Share | Inside Out 10.09 Fire Fighters Charity #TogetherWeCanMakeaDifference

Today, we remember and pay our respects to those who lost their lives 23 years ago at the World Trade Center in New York, including the firefighters and emergency services colleagues who bravely risked their own lives to save the lives of others. #NeverForget

We've got some great roles available at Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, including: 🚒 Procurement Advisor 🚒 Service Improvement & Assurance Officer 🚒 COMAH and Resilience Manager 🚒 Executive Services Manager For further information: 👉 twfire.gov.uk/work-for-us