Zoom in
Zoom out
Reset
Contrast
Accessibility help

Other languages

Language

Disclaimer

This website provides a translate function to accommodate our diverse audience. However, translations are automated and may not fully capture the nuances of the original language. For critical information, please refer to the source text.

People often search for...

When should I test my smoke alarm?

Home safety visits

Thatch fire safety

Report a problem with a fire hydrant

How safe is my heater?

Chimney fires

Home
Safety advice
Back
Safety advice
About us
Back
About us
Newsroom
Back
Newsroom
Latest news
News
23 May 2025
Inspection report praises emergency response and Service’s awareness of areas to improve
News
14 May 2025
Major milestone for our Biker Down workshops
Incidents
News
Events
Social media
Careers
Back
Careers
Education and young people
Back
Education and young people

Contact

Breadcrumb

Home
News

Facebook X Email Whatsapp Messenger Share

News

Stay up to date with the latest news and events from the Service.

View our latest incidents

News

Featured
Browse All

All

News

Real life incidents

Staff story

Events

RSS

Filter

Event date

Min

Max

News publication date

Min

Max

Search Search

Sorting

Event date

Publication date

A - Z

Order

Asc

Desc

News

24 May 2022

Investing in our fire engines for our communities

As part of our 10-year fleet replacement programme.

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.

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.

Five members of the Fire Bike team stood in full, matching motorcycle safety gear. Four helmets are all placed on the floor in front of them, and three Service vehicles - which are two engines and one car- as well as a motorcycle are behind them. The group from left to right is a woman, a man, another woman, and another two men.

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.

bullock (cow) in harness being lifted out of a swimming pool by telehandler

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.

The cover image of our CRMP document - features four photos of fire service activity and text in blue which reads 'Community Risk Management Plan'

News

30 March 2022

Keeping communities safe – our five-year plan

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

Cutting the opening ribbon for the new fire station

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.

Staff story

23 February 2022

Emma's story - supporting LGBT+ History Month

For LGBT+ history month, Emma gives her point of view from the perspective of being a supportive ally. Emma is chair of our Fire Pride and Allies group.