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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

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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

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Shocking pictures show aftermath at North Shields home after man escapes blaze started by discarded cigarette

The images show the scene following a blaze at the property on Rowntree Way in the Royal Quays area

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Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service launches major firefighter recruitment drive

Thousands of people in the North East have been told they have what it takes to be a firefighter

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Phone charger fire warning issued after blaze destroys home

Crews from Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) responded to the Tyneside blaze last week

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Devastating housefire started by phone charging in bed as firefighters issue warning

The fire broke out in a first-floor bedroom which was later found to have been started by a charger which had been discarded on a bed, prompting it to overheat and ignite

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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'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

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Lucky escape as fire crews avert tragedy after tumble dryer catches fire during night at Gateshead home

Fire crews attended the scene at a house on Rectory Drive in the Bensham area following reports of a fire

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Fireworks seized from boot of a car in Newcastle in suspected illegal sale

Officers from Newcastle City Council seized 136 rockets and roman candles in a series of visits across the city on Tuesday

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Halloween safety warning issued by fire service urging parents to keep flammable costumes away from flames

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) warn that costumes can go up in flames in a matter of seconds and have urged parents to take extra measures to keep their family safe

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Dramatic moment Esso petrol station was engulfed by flames in Washington

The footage shows dark smoke billowing out from the forecourt of the Esso garage on Heworth Road in the Concord area

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Emergency services practice response to terrorist attack at Newcastle Arena

Firefighters, police, and ambulance crews practiced how they would respond to a terror attack in the North East

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Fire crews prevent 'disastrous explosion' as they extinguish blaze at petrol station in Washington

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service prevented a potentially dangerous blaze after a motorcycle caught fire at a petrol station in Concord

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'Starting fires isn't a game' - Fire service launches gruesome campaign to tackle deliberate blazes in run-up to Bonfire Night

A new campaign features gruesome images showing the dangers of what could happen if someone sets a deliberate fire

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Newcastle thugs bombard fire crews with stones and smash engine windscreen in double attack

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) have today condemned the group following the attacks west end of the city

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Firefighters urge parents to stop putting lives at risk with inconsiderate parking on school run

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service ran trials to see how poor parking can affect its response times

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Former firefighter receives hundreds of cards for 109th birthday after Cramlington care home's touching appeal

Joe Dixon, who is one of Britain's oldest men, celebrated his 109th birthday in Cramlington on Saturday

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Major South Tyneside fire could have been caused by wrongly discarded boat flares

Firefighters have warned that hazardous materials should be disposed of correctly

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Firefighter shares her hopes to one day lead an all-female crew

Sarah Iceton is a Watch Manager at Gateshead Community Fire Station and has worked for Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) for almost 15 years

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