News Stay up to date with the latest news and events from the Service. View our latest incidents Featured Browse All All News Real life incidents Staff story Events RSS Filter Event date Min Max News publication date Min Max Search Sorting Event date Publication date A - Z Order Asc Desc Staff story 03 July 2023 Safe and sound - how we had Glastonbury Festival covered Every year Glastonbury Festival brings hundreds of thousands of people to Somerset to enjoy five days of music, arts and entertainment. News 06 June 2023 Anthony recovers from hand injury to re-join fire service An on-call firefighter who had to leave the Service after a horrific injury to his hand has re-joined his station at Tiverton following seven years of surgery and rehabilitation. News 09 May 2023 New Chief Fire Officer to lead fire service in Devon and Somerset Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority has appointed Gavin Ellis to lead the organisation, acting up as Chief Fire Officer. Staff story 24 March 2023 Assistant Chief Fire Officer Pete Bond looks back on over 25 years in the fire and rescue service Pete Bond (pictured) will retire and bid farewell to the fire service on 31 March. News 17 March 2023 Ed receives Queen's Commendation for Bravery Ed Durante has received the Queen's Commendation for Bravery for his actions helping to rescue a family from a burning car. News 07 March 2023 Celebrating International Women’s Day on 8 March 8 March is International Women’s Day and we will be celebrating with a networking event for our colleagues to learn from each other’s experiences. Staff story 04 December 2022 Ian overcomes a severe injury to become an on-call firefighter Ian becomes an on-call firefighter after losing his leg following a road traffic collision. News 23 November 2022 Proud day at the Remembrance Sunday Parade in London Every year, two of our uniformed colleagues attend the Remembrance Day parade in London. News 21 November 2022 Try out our new 'In your area' feature See what's been happening in your local area with our new 'In your area' feature. News 18 November 2022 Why you shouldn't use washing machines and tumble dryers at night When I talk to people in my community I am always amazed by how many people don’t realise it’s not safe to use appliances at night or when out of the home. News 06 November 2022 Firefighter tips for staying warm safely Crew manager Liam gives us his top tips for a safer winter. News 27 October 2022 Don't play with fire: your guide to a safer bonfire night We're here to help you with some firework safety tips. The safest place for fireworks is an organised display, but if you are doing something at home, here's how to minimise the dangers. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Next page Incidents Find out more Careers Find out more About us Find out more
Staff story 03 July 2023 Safe and sound - how we had Glastonbury Festival covered Every year Glastonbury Festival brings hundreds of thousands of people to Somerset to enjoy five days of music, arts and entertainment.
News 06 June 2023 Anthony recovers from hand injury to re-join fire service An on-call firefighter who had to leave the Service after a horrific injury to his hand has re-joined his station at Tiverton following seven years of surgery and rehabilitation.
News 09 May 2023 New Chief Fire Officer to lead fire service in Devon and Somerset Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority has appointed Gavin Ellis to lead the organisation, acting up as Chief Fire Officer.
Staff story 24 March 2023 Assistant Chief Fire Officer Pete Bond looks back on over 25 years in the fire and rescue service Pete Bond (pictured) will retire and bid farewell to the fire service on 31 March.
News 17 March 2023 Ed receives Queen's Commendation for Bravery Ed Durante has received the Queen's Commendation for Bravery for his actions helping to rescue a family from a burning car.
News 07 March 2023 Celebrating International Women’s Day on 8 March 8 March is International Women’s Day and we will be celebrating with a networking event for our colleagues to learn from each other’s experiences.
Staff story 04 December 2022 Ian overcomes a severe injury to become an on-call firefighter Ian becomes an on-call firefighter after losing his leg following a road traffic collision.
News 23 November 2022 Proud day at the Remembrance Sunday Parade in London Every year, two of our uniformed colleagues attend the Remembrance Day parade in London.
News 21 November 2022 Try out our new 'In your area' feature See what's been happening in your local area with our new 'In your area' feature.
News 18 November 2022 Why you shouldn't use washing machines and tumble dryers at night When I talk to people in my community I am always amazed by how many people don’t realise it’s not safe to use appliances at night or when out of the home.
News 06 November 2022 Firefighter tips for staying warm safely Crew manager Liam gives us his top tips for a safer winter.
News 27 October 2022 Don't play with fire: your guide to a safer bonfire night We're here to help you with some firework safety tips. The safest place for fireworks is an organised display, but if you are doing something at home, here's how to minimise the dangers.
