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Gavin Ellis
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.

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Torquay Fire Station Open Day

Aug 12 '23

Join us for the Torquay Fire Station Open Day. A fun-filled day for all the family to enjoy! We have a number of exciting activities planned, including:

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Barnstaple Fire Station Open Day

Jul 15 '23

Open day on 15 July 2023.

Pete Bond
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Operational Resource Manager Pete Watts
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.

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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.

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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.

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News
06 November 2022

Firefighter tips for staying warm safely

Crew manager Liam gives us his top tips for a safer winter.

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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.

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