HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - Caught on Camera

Dyslexic Byker firefighter who felt 'embarrassed' about struggles gets his dream job

George Stockle has overcome challenges related to his dyslexia to find a career is proud of

Chronicle Live · Jan 27, 2023

Tributes paid to the 'world’s oldest firefighter' from Newcastle as he sadly dies aged 109

Firefighter Joe Dixon was a Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service legend who worked on the frontline for 27 years

Chronicle Live · Jan 23, 2023

85-year-old man dies after firefighters rescue him from blaze at his South Shields bungalow

The 85-year-old resident passed away at South Tyneside District Hospital on Sunday

Chronicle Live · Jan 19, 2023

Whitley Bay home devastated by fire as warning issued about charging phones in bed

Tyne and Wear fire and Rescue Service have warned against the dangers of overheating chargers this Christmas

Chronicle Live · Dec 19, 2022

Fire chiefs warning after children spotted walking on ice in North Tyneside, Gateshead and Newcastle after Solihull tragedy

There have been reports of children walking on ice at locations in North Tyneside, Gateshead and Newcastle

Chronicle Live · Dec 14, 2022

Fire service warns of ‘alternative heating’ dangers as temperatures drop below freezing

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for parts of the UK as temperatures drop as low as -10C

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

Hero security guard speaks out after helping to save drunk reveller who jumped into the Tyne

John Dickinson acted quickly to save a man's life after he got into difficulty in the River Tyne

Chronicle Live · Nov 17, 2022

Fears that 'essential' fire services in Tyne and Wear face cuts amid 'huge' budget strain

Bosses say it is too early to know what job or service cuts might be coming, but the inflation crisis is posing a major headache for fire authority chiefs

Chronicle Live · Nov 7, 2022

North East fire crews attacked as they tackled raging blazes on Bonfire Night

The crews fearlessly fought hundreds of fires at the weekend but were the victim of attacks from members of the public

Chronicle Live · Nov 7, 2022

'We just want to keep you safe' - Firefighter's plea to stop abuse after he's attacked while putting out blaze

Nathan Gray, who is a firefighter for Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS), has called for help from parents as attacks continue to rise

Chronicle Live · Nov 2, 2022