Life-saving equipment used by emergency services has been damaged in a fire in North Tyneside.
The equipment belonged to 4x4 Response North East, which is a non-profit group of volunteers who provide vehicle and driver assistance to the emergency services and local authorities in diverse weather conditions and on difficult terrain.
The group has been operating in the North East for over 10 years is now made up of a team of around 20 responders who are available day and night and are fully trained in driving, navigation and first aid.
