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    11 May 2022

    Service looking forward to return of Exeter Pride

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    03 May 2022

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Stay fire safe this Jubilee

Get fire safety advice for beacon events, street parties and fireworks for a safe and happy Jubilee weekend.

Read our Jubilee safety advice
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How to have a barbecue safely

Barbecues (BBQs) are a fun way to cook outside, but they can easily get out of control.

Follow our tips to make sure your BBQ is enjoyable and safe
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Become an on-call firefighter

We're looking for future firefighters. Visit our careers pages to find out more about the role and how to apply.

Find out more about on-call firefighters
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Book a home safety visit

Find out more about our free home safety visits. We'll come to your home and talk to you about how you can stay safe from fire.

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Latest incidents
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May 18 '22
18 May 8.27pm Chard Town

Property fire

Commercial / industrial
May 18 '22
18 May 6.12pm St. David's

Property fire

Residential
May 18 '22
18 May 5.35pm North Tawton

Vehicle fire

Small
May 18 '22
18 May 3.28am Barnstaple

Property fire

Domestic
May 17 '22
17 May 4.06pm Northam

Property fire

Domestic
May 17 '22
17 May 3.47pm Wellsprings & Rowbarton

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Domestic
May 17 '22
17 May 3.48am Cullompton

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May 16 '22
16 May 8.15am Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge

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Residential
May 16 '22
16 May 12.44am Ilminster

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Small
May 15 '22
15 May 12.28pm Pyworthy

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Agricultural
Incident statistics

The latest figures for incidents we've attended across Devon and Somerset. 

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Last updated: 6.01pm - 19 May 2022
49
Incidents in the last 24 hours
304
Incidents in the last seven days
75
Fires in the last seven days
18
Rescues in the last seven days
19309
Incidents in the last 365 days

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Cooking safety roadshow - Frome

May 26 '22

We'll be at Sainsbury's in Frome from 7.30am until midday to talk to you about cooking safety as part of our cooking campaign aimed at people aged over 65.

The Chief Fire Officer and colleagues with the flag
News
11 May 2022

Service looking forward to return of Exeter Pride

The Service is proud to be supporting Exeter Pride again this year.

recipe book with 'dad's special shepherds pie' and a message to stay safe in the kitchen - distraction causes fires - set a cooking timer before it's too late
News
03 May 2022

New cooking safety campaign launches

We have a new safety campaign, with the aim of reducing cooking fires for people aged over 65 in Devon and Somerset.

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News
10 April 2022

Firefighter recruits pass out in style

The Service’s second successive 12-week wholetime recruit course has drawn to an end.
 

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News
11 April 2022

Our top safety tips for motorcyclists

As the weather improves in April, we start to see more motorcyclists on the road and a rise in collisions involving bikers.

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Real life incidents
02 April 2022

Bull rescued from swimming pool

We were called to rescue a 600kg bullock who had fallen into a swimming pool after escaping his field.

 

 

 

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News
30 March 2022

Keeping communities safe – our five-year plan

We have launched our Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) for 2022-27. 
 

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News
17 March 2022

The formal opening of Brixham Fire Station

On Saturday 5 March we celebrated the formal opening of the new Brixham Fire Station.

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Prevent wildfires

Our safety tips will protect you and our countryside.

Find out more about wildfires
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Test your smoke alarm

A smoke alarm could save your life. We recommend testing your smoke alarm at least once a month.

Learn more about smoke alarms

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