Corporate Video Transcript

A series of images appear on screen:

• A person talks to a room full of people

• Firefighters hold a discussion

• A Health and Safety Executive employee in conversation

• A firefighter operates a hose

• Firefighters rescue a person from a river, pulling them onto a boat

Narrator:  “At Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service, we’re committed to creating the safest community.”

There is a blast of fire, and flames appear in the background.  A series of people appear, one by one, walking in front of the flames to fast, dramatic music:

• Female firefighter in full protective clothing

• Male with orange ‘Fire and Rescue’ boiler suit

• Female in business suit holding a clipboard

• A chef with white clothing and a long white hat, mixing in a bowl using a whisk

• A male painter and decorator in overalls

• A male in red overalls

• A female in a white Fire and Rescue shirt

• A male in dark overalls holding an electronic device

• A female in a business suit with a clipboard

Narrator: “Every day we work hard to keep you and your loved ones safe.”

• A Firefighter in full protective clothing including breathing apparatus

Narrator: “Rescuing people from fires…”

• A female in a business suit talking on a mobile phone

• A female in a white Fire and Rescue shirt

Narrator: “Helping to protect your homes…”

• A male with a clipboard in a white Fire and Rescue shirt

Narrator: “Educating your children about the dangers of fire… it’s all part of our job.”

• A control operator takes a call on a telephone using a hands-free microphone.  She looks at a computer screen which displays a map of Tyne and Wear.

Narrator:  “Fires ruin lives.  Every year in Tyne and Wear we respond to over 14,000 fires.  But we’re equally proud of the fires that we prevent.”

• A male in a white Fire and Rescue shirt talks in a community centre.

Narrator:  “We work with you and your local community to prevent fire from ruining your life.”

• A female wearing a white Fire and Rescue shirt talks to another female in her home, and demonstrates a smoke alarm.

Narrator: “We offer free home fire safety checks to keep you safe.”

• A Firefighter shows a fire appliance to a group of young people.

Narrator: “And we work with young people to show them the devastating consequences of fires.”

• A female talks to young people and information posters are displayed.

Again the flames are shown in the background and one-by-one people walk out in front of them:

• A female in a white Fire and Rescue Shirt

• A male in a dark boiler suit

• A male with cap and overalls

• A male chef

Narrator: “It’s not just about fighting fires, our staff have many roles.  But in everything we do we’re working to protect you.”

• Mechanics work on a fire appliance using a variety of tools

Narrator: “We have mechanics to make sure our fire appliances are ready to respond 24 hours a day.”

• People jog and swim, and are encouraged by instructors.

Narrator: “We make sure our firefighters are fit and healthy and at their best.”

• Firefighters put on protective gear, train in fire conditions and cut open a vehicle.

Narrator:  “We train our firefighters to use the latest rescue methods and equipment.”

• A firefighter talks to a man and a police officer outside a work building.

Narrator:  “We ensure that local businesses and offices are safe.”

• A man screws tight a fire extinguisher.

Narrator:  “Working behind the scenes to create an efficient and effective Fire and Rescue Service.”

• The ‘flames’ appear in the background and once again people walk towards the camera one by one:

• A man in an orange boiler suit

• A female Firefighter in full protective attire

• A man in firefighter protective attire including breathing apparatus

Narrator:  “But if the worst happens and disaster does strike, we will be there in minutes.”

Appliances, with sirens on, drive out of a station

Narrator: “If there’s a fire in your home or business we will be there.”

• Firefighters work with long vehicles, cutting into a lorry.

Narrator:  “If you have a serious road traffic collision we will be there.”

• A crew rescue a man from a river, pulling him onto a boat.

Narrator:  “If you’re stranded in a river, we will be there.”

• A crew drill into rocks

Narrator:  “If you’re trapped we will be there.”

• A firefighter rescues someone down a cliff, lowering them on ropes

Narrator:  “You can rely on us to keep you safe.”

• A man in a Fire and Rescue uniform gives a presentation to a room full of people

Narrator:  “We work together with our partners to offer the best possible service to you and your local community.”

• A Fire and Rescue worker and a Police Officer have a discussion with a man.

Narrator: “We work with the police, preventing antisocial behaviour and take action against anyone who starts a fire.

• Young people in a room receive a talk

Narrator:  “We work with you local authority to keep your local environment safe.”

• A female in a Fire and Rescue uniform talks to a class of schoolchildren.

Narrator:  “And with schools, delivering fire safety information to young people.”

The flames reappear and people walk one by one towards the camera:

• A man in a white Fire and Rescue shirt smiles

• A female in a suit with a ring binder smiles

Narrator:  “Most of all we work with you – without your help we wouldn’t be able to achieve everything we do.”

• Young firefighters operate a hose and receive training

Narrator: “We work with young people, training them in firefighting skills and offering them opportunities to improve their futures.”

• People in a busy street use gym equipment in front of a fire appliance, for charity

Narrator:  “And with charities, helping to raise money for vital causes.”

• People play golf, football, ride bikes, and run

Narrator: “We know how to have fun too, joining in sporting events in the community from football to swimming to triathlons.”

• A caption appears in front of flames – “Continuously improving the services we deliver”

• This is replaced by: “Reducing the number of deaths from all fires”

• And “A reduction of accidental fires in the home”

• And finally – “Creating the Safest Community”

Narrator:  “At Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service we’re always moving forward, pioneering new ways of making you safe and ensuring we offer a modern and effective service.”

• A fire station is shown from the outside.

• Two men walk to reception

• People in a community classroom have a discussion.

• An appliance leaves a station with its siren on.

• Firefighters are shown in full protective kit including breathing apparatus.

Narrator:  “Our fire stations offer excellent facilities for the community as well as providing a modern base for our firefighters.  We use the latest vehicles and equipment to respond to fires and other incidents – and we’re always trying to improve the service we offer to you.”

• With a black background, the following caption appears:  “but we never forget the reason we’re here…”

• Then this is replaced by: “..to keep you safe.”

• A female holds a smoke alarm

• A firefighter waves to a group of schoolchildren while he is aboard an extended aerial ladder platform.

• A man walks around a warehouse

• A man talks to

• Firefighters tackle a fire

• A control operator speaks into a hands-free telephone

• Soemone with a ‘red nose’ has his legs waxed for charity

• Firefighters use a hose to tackle a fire

• A firefighter puts on a breathing apparatus mask

• A firefighter puts away a hose

• A firefighter lowers down a cliff using a rope during a rescue operation

• A firefighter in a white shirt talks to a man

• Firefighters in a boat travel fast along a river

Words appear on a black background:

• “Preventing”

• “Protecting”

• “Responding”

• Then the Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service logo appears.

Ends