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Side view of our new Medium Rescue Pump
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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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24 June 2021

Digby our therapy dog

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

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