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27 January 2022

Company director pleads guilty to fire safety offences following Torquay flat fire

Au Bord De La Mer and company director Mr Philip Hunt fined more than £12,000.

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22 December 2021

Fire services to continue vital role in supporting ambulance crews to save lives

Firefighters from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are to continue to work alongside ambulance crews to save lives while the Covid-19 pandemic creates further pressures on the NHS. 

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20 December 2021

Chi Chi the dog comes to the rescue

Find out how courageous dog Chi Chi and an integrated alarm system helped us save a man's life this year. 

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17 December 2021

A firefighter's Christmas wish list

Our firefighter Laura shares a list of 'gifts' you should purchase to keep yourself and others safe. Have a read and help make her Christmas dreams come true!

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14 December 2022

Top 3 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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18 November 2021

Six common causes of thatch fires, and how to avoid them

Thatch fires are very dangerous, and a serious concern for owners of thatched properties.

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01 December 2021

Think before you drink – plan ahead to avoid drink-driving

This Christmas, why not test out your drink-driving knowledge and plan a great night out.

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17 November 2021

How fire safe is your heater? Different types and top tips

We're here to help you use heaters safely. This article explains the fire hazards around them, so you can prevent a heater from causing a fire in your home.

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17 November 2021

Electrical Fire Safety Week - Laptop fire

Electrical safety - real life stories.

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15 November 2021

Tell us what you think of our draft plans for keeping people in Devon and Somerset safe

Take part in our consultation and share your views on our draft Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) we’ve put together.

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22 October 2021

Our new Medium Rescue Pumps

Six of our fire stations have now received our new Medium Rescue Pumps (MRPs). They are Torquay, Taunton Crownhill, Danes Castle, Bridgwater, and Camels Head.

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21 October 2021

Working in Fire Control is about more than taking 999 calls

Cat has been working in Fire Control since 2006. She shares what it's like to work in Control, how she handles the pressure and why there's more to the job than answering 999 calls. 

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