North East Forum on Ageing

Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Tyne & Wear Fire & Rescue Service (TWFRS) offer Home Safety Checks to anyone living in the Tyne & Wear area. They can arrange to visit your home to check for fire risks and help with smoke alarms. They will give you fire safety information and advice.  The Fire Service also offer Safe & Well visits for people over the age of 65.  They can check for hazards in your home that could lead to you falling and getting hurt. They can help with advice and make small changes or provide some small pieces of equipment to help you stay safe at home. 

You can carry out your own fire safety check for your home online and set reminders to check your smoke alarms.

Main Telephone: 0191 444 1500

Main office

Other Telephone: 999

Emergencies only

Alternative Telephone: 0800 032 7777

Home safety check

Website: twfire.gov.uk

Other Website: safelincs.co.uk/hfsc

Fax: 0191 444 1512

Email: enquiries@twfire.gov.uk