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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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11 September 2023

Get support on fire safety for your business

We’re urging local businesses, 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.

A tractor spinning hay in a field.
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21 June 2023

Why ‘make hay while the sun shines’ is best for farm fire safety

We are seeing an increase in agricultural fires, and more specifically barn fires, at the moment, and we are concerned this will continue, so we thought we’d explain why.

Digby the brown australian labradoodle sits on the grass next to his handler Matt Goodman. Matt is wearing the black Service uniform.
Staff story
24 June 2021

Digby our therapy dog

Meet Digby, the three-year-old Labradoodle who volunteers for the Service.

Laura at a train exercise
Staff story
15 June 2021

Laura wanted to help people and have a worthwhile job

"If I can do it, you can too." - Laura one of our firefighters at Newton Abbot fire station shares her experiences of being a firefighter and what inspired her to join. 

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15 June 2021

New life saving water safety equipment installed at Exeter Quay

Six new potentially lifesaving throw line boards and reach poles have been installed at locations around Exeter Quay with the aim to reduce drownings around the area.

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News
29 April 2021

We remember firefighting during the Blitz, 80 years on

On the 80 year anniversary of the Plymouth Blitz, we’re taking the time to reflect on the role of the fire service during World War Two. 

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23 April 2021

The new Plymstock Fire Station is taking shape

Building work has begun on the new two-bay Fire Station in Plymstock.

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