The Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Authority (a combination of the former Devon Fire & Rescue Authority and Somerset County Council as a fire authority) was constituted under the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority (Combination Scheme) Order 2006.  The Authority has strategic responsibility for discharging fire and rescue authority functions for the combined area with the day-to-day responsibility resting with the Chief Fire Officer, The Executive Management Board and the Service Management Team.

The Authority is made up of 25 Members appointed by the constituent authorities as follows:

•        Devon County Council - 11 Members

•        Somerset County Council - 8 Members

•        Plymouth City Council - 4 Members

•        Torbay Council - 2 Members.

In addition, there are currently three Independent Members of the Standards Committee (appointed in accordance with Part III of the Local Government Act 2000).

More information in respect of the Members of the Authority can be accessed via the menu on the left, including the Members contact details.

If you need any further information in respect of issues relating to the Fire & Rescue Authority, please contact the Clerk (see below).  

The Fire & Rescue Authority can be contacted through the Clerk to the Authority at:

Service Headquarters (SHQ)
The Knowle
Clyst St George
Exeter
Devon
EX3 0NW 

Tel. 01392 872200
Facsimile. 01392 872300
Email. clerk@dsfire.gov.uk

A location map for SHQ can be found on the right.