Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington

The Combined Fire Authority for County Durham and Darlington is a statutory body responsible for fire safety and rescue services across the region. It enforces fire safety legislation, aims to reduce fire-related risks and harm, and provides for rescuing people and protecting them from harm during road traffic collisions.

The Authority determines policy and strategy, approves budgets, and agrees the level of precept. Its membership consists of elected councillors from Durham County Council and Darlington Borough Council.