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Firefighters in kit, holding red hoses and pulling them out of fire engines.
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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.

Cat
Staff story
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. 

Seven people stood in front of two fire engines with an open station red garage behind them. Three are knelt on the ground, and four are stood behind. One is in a red Fire Fighters charity shirt whilst the others are in full kit.
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16 September 2021

Firefighters take on a challenge for charity

Firefighters from Clyst St George Fire Station took part in a 20 mile walk, wearing full firefighting kit, to raise money for The Fire Fighters Charity.

A concrete space being used for road safety training. There are lorries around the edge, four fire engines, firefighters dotted around and a model of a road traffic collision in the middle between three cars, a van and a lorry. A police car is also nearby.
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12 September 2021

Protect yourself on the roads - Project EDWARD

This week we're supporting a national road safety campaign #ProjectEDWARD - Every Day Without A Road Death.

Sarka at a breathing apparatus training course
Staff story
10 September 2021

There is no 'typical' day in the Service

Sarka tells her story about how she joined the Service and how no two days are ever the same.

Sally stood in front of a fire engine in her firefighter kit, which is a neon jacket and matching helmet. She's smiling and holding an A4 piece of paper which has 'thank you' written on it alongside a rainbow with purple, orange, green, blue and red.
Staff story
09 September 2021

Sally flies the flag for female firefighters

We're celebrating our staff for 999 Emergency Services Day. Our firefighter Sally - currently in a crew manager and driver role - has shared her story with us.

The blue circular sticker in a fire door which reads 'fire door keep shut' on a wooden fire door, with a but of the grid window of the fire door in the photo.
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06 September 2021

Get support on fire safety for your business

We’re urging local businesses that have reopened their doors, not to overlook fire safety and ensure it remains a top priority in the workplace.

Firefighters being trained in Nepal. They're wearing their firefighter kit, which is all red, and a couple of them are holding hoses whilst the others nearby observe. One of our firefighters is stood amongst them, and one is just off camera helping.
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03 August 2021

Supporting our friends in Nepal

As part of South Asian Heritage Month, we're looking back at our work over the last ten years helping our friends and fellow firefighters in Nepal.

One of our firefighters, Robert Partridge, stood in the back of an ambulance surrounded by lots of ambulance equipment. He has his firefighter uniform on (which is a black shirt and trousers) and a mask.
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23 July 2021

Working with partners as one team to fight Covid-19

Some of our firefighters have volunteered to help our partners during the pandemic. This means they have stepped into brand new roles and faced brand new challenges.

Our firefighter Kevin stood in front of an ambulance with his arms folded, smiling. He is in his fire service uniform (a black top with the logo and black trousers).
Staff story
23 July 2021

How we've been assisting the ambulance service

Our firefighter Kevin talks about volunteering with South Western Ambulance Service Foundation Trust (SWASfT) throughout the pandemic.

Our firefighter James stood in a mask, with gloves and a hi-vis jacket on in front of a Devon County Council testing van.
Staff story
23 July 2021

What it's like volunteering with Devon County Council

Our firefighter James shares his experience and the benefits of working with our partners at Devon County Council to help out during the pandemic.

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