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Biker Down attendees at SHQ celebrate 10 years
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14 May 2025

Major milestone for our Biker Down workshops

On 10 May, we proudly celebrated a major milestone - delivering our Biker Down workshop to our 2,000th attendee, exactly 10 years since the programme first launched.

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06 May 2025

Remembering Victory in Europe: 80 years of peace

This week marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, or VE Day.

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04 April 2025

Help prevent moorland fires

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are requesting that during this period of exceptionally dry weather, people remain extremely vigilant to reduce the risk of uncontrolled moorland fires.

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03 April 2025

Last few days to respond to our automatic fire alarm consultation

There is less than a week to go for residents and business owners to tell us what you think about how we should respond to automatic fire alarms.

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18 March 2025

Charge safely, sleep soundly campaign

Lithium-ion battery fires are on the rise, especially in e-bikes and e-scooters.

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07 March 2025

Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025

To help mark this year’s International Women's Day (IWD) on 8 March, colleagues from the Service have helped organise a Women in the Fire Service training and development event at Severn Park, Taun

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15 January 2025

Tell us how we should respond to automatic fire alarms

The Service has started a consultation process on changing our response to automatic fire alarms.

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19 December 2024

Top causes of fires in December – and how to avoid them

December is the busiest month of the year for house fires. Find out what to look out for and how to have a fire-safe Christmas.

 

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06 December 2024

Storm Darragh - how you can stay safe

 Advice on how to prepare and keep safe during Storm Darragh.

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19 November 2024

International Men's Day

International Men's Day is an opportunity for us to raise awareness about men's wellbeing and to encourage and support conversations that support the wellbeing of men.

 

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13 November 2024

Bloomin’ marvellous award for Barnstaple Station

A wellness garden for firefighter relaxation has won a prestigious horticultural award.

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31 October 2024

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.

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