County Durham Fire Brigade
14th January 2008

This Brigade was formed in 1948, and covered much of the area between the Tees and the Tyne. From the county boundry reviews in 1974, it lost several stations to Cleveland and Tyne & Wear fire brigades.

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This was converted to a CU by Durham after the War. It is preserved in the North East, and is seen at Preston parkin 2005.
This was converted to a CU by Durham after the War. It is preserved in the North East, and is seen at Preston parkin 2005.
 Here's a side view of the CU, I would love to see this restored in it's authentic Durham livery, rather than the livery it currently carries.
Here's a side view of the CU, I would love to see this restored in it's authentic Durham livery, rather than the livery it currently carries.
 Durham is another Brigade involved in the joint partnership scheme, and so has acquired several Sabres. W987PRG was new to Newton Aycliffe in 2001, it is currently in reserve (Mar 08) it is seen here at Preston Park in 2001.
Durham is another Brigade involved in the joint partnership scheme, and so has acquired several Sabres. W987PRG was new to Newton Aycliffe in 2001, it is currently in reserve (Mar 08) it is seen here at Preston Park in 2001.
 This beast is allocated to Darlington, it is a 1996 Volvo FL10 6X4 Anglo/Bronto Skylift HP.
This beast is allocated to Darlington, it is a 1996 Volvo FL10 6X4 Anglo/Bronto Skylift HP.
P878AVK is a Dennis Rapier RWL with E-one bodywork, is another of Newton Aycliffes machines, it was new in 1997, and was seen in 2003 at the National Railway Museum at Shildon in the snow.
P878AVK is a Dennis Rapier RWL with E-one bodywork, is another of Newton Aycliffes machines, it was new in 1997, and was seen in 2003 at the National Railway Museum at Shildon in the snow.
 MPT740P is a 1976 Dennis D series, once a fairly common type in the 70's - 80's period. It is seen here at The North East Bus Museum's event at Seaburn in Sunderland.
MPT740P is a 1976 Dennis D series, once a fairly common type in the 70's - 80's period. It is seen here at The North East Bus Museum's event at Seaburn in Sunderland.
 Standard fare in the 80's/90's was Dennis RS, this is F377KCN at preston Park.This machine has now been withdrawn.
Standard fare in the 80's/90's was Dennis RS, this is F377KCN at preston Park.This machine has now been withdrawn.
 Recovery Tenders are fairly rare in Fire Brigades, This Dennis Maxim had been new in 1971 to Darlington.It is now preserved, and is seen at Preston Park in 2006.
Recovery Tenders are fairly rare in Fire Brigades, This Dennis Maxim had been new in 1971 to Darlington.It is now preserved, and is seen at Preston Park in 2006.
Owing to the Monsoon like conditions, this Durham Sabre got bogged down in the mud at the very wet Preston Park 2007. It is seen here recieving a tow from an Army Lorry. Bring on Global warming!
Owing to the Monsoon like conditions, this Durham Sabre got bogged down in the mud at the very wet Preston Park 2007. It is seen here recieving a tow from an Army Lorry. Bring on Global warming!
 FGR281S Peterlee's ET seen at Teesside Airport Fire Engine Rally back in 1984 when the machine was operational. It is preserved now.
FGR281S Peterlee's ET seen at Teesside Airport Fire Engine Rally back in 1984 when the machine was operational. It is preserved now.
 Durham had four Mountain Range Bedfords, this unidentified one was derilict round the back of Bishop Aukland fire station (I think) in 1996
Durham had four Mountain Range Bedfords, this unidentified one was derilict round the back of Bishop Aukland fire station (I think) in 1996
 L516XBB Durham's special incident unit seen in 1996.
L516XBB Durham's special incident unit seen in 1996.
152DUP Billingham's former ET by 1983 a BAT, is seen in Durham City. A very quick 300 yard sprint secured this picture!
152DUP Billingham's former ET by 1983 a BAT, is seen in Durham City. A very quick 300 yard sprint secured this picture!
 Rear view of FGR281S showing the doors open and the masts extended back in 1984.
Rear view of FGR281S showing the doors open and the masts extended back in 1984.
 YPT69, formerly at Barnard Castle. It was preserved some time ago, but I haven't seen it for ages. It is a Karrier Gamecock.
YPT69, formerly at Barnard Castle. It was preserved some time ago, but I haven't seen it for ages. It is a Karrier Gamecock.
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