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Imagine escaping the everyday and making a difference, every day. Imagine loving what you do. Imagine being part of a supportive team, one that helps you become the best version of you.

And imagine if what you did saved lives.

Here at Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, you’ll do just that. Whether you’re a firefighter, Fire Control operator, or one of our support staff, the work that you do helps keep our community safe.

View our current vacancies
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Firefighters

Putting out fires is just one of the many things you’ll do as a firefighter. You’ll play a vital role in the community, from educating others about fire and road safety to helping with medical emergencies, floods and hazardous substances – to name a few!

Discover the role of a firefighter, and read about the difference between wholetime and on-call firefighters.

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Fire Control operators

A Fire Control operator doesn’t just answer 999 calls. They’ve got to think fast to identify what help is needed, working as part of a team to save lives.

Explore the role of a Fire Control operator
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Support staff

Our support staff play a key role in helping us achieve our vision to protect and save lives.

There are roles in many of the teams that help keep the Service running smoothly including:

  • fleet and equipment
  • estates
  • community safety
  • ICT and data analysis
  • communications and engagement
  • information governance
  • finance and procurement
  • human resources.
Learn about the roles of our support staff
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Embracing equal opportunities

Our people are at the heart of our Service, and we champion equality of opportunity for everyone.

Embracing equal opportunities
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Looking after our people

We put our people first. Because without them, we wouldn't be able to do the amazing things that we do to keep our communities safe.

Looking after our people

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We are proud to help

We show this by doing what we say we will do and seeing things through to the end, demonstrating high standards, working hard and doing our best to get the right outcomes, being motivated, keen and willing to give things a go.

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We are honest

We show this by being open, clear and realistic, admitting and learning from mistakes, showing trust and being trustworthy, being responsible and accountable.

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We are respectful

We show this by being consistent and giving credit where it's due, always being polite, considerate and treating people fairly, genuinely listening, involving and engaging others, being inclusive to all.

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We are working together

We show this by understanding others needs and appreciating their demands, positively challenging, sharing ideas and giving feedback, supporting others and giving practical help and advice, being willing to adapt and change to get the best results.

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