Training included learning fire suppression methods, practicing technical rescues and studying basic emergency medical services, all in a matter of 18 weeks.

The fire at Cleadon and District Social Club in South Shields, South Tyneside, started shortly before 03:00 GMT. No-one was injured but the club, on Fulwell Avenue, was forced to close because of ...

Nearly a dozen new firefighters will soon be hitting the streets of the Capital city after receiving their badges with Lincoln Fire & Rescue on Tuesday.