Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is taking part in the Fire Kills campaign this coming clock change weekend. The Service is determined to prevent as many fire deaths as possible and encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms when they change their clocks on the 27 October.
The Fire Kills campaign have launched a memorable phrase – Tick, Tock, Test – which provides a...
The retail sector will be getting ready for one of their busiest times of year - Christmas. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service have highlighted that in order to ensure maximum sales, some retailers will fill every available space with merchandise. The Service says that this can mean that escape routes and fire exits that normally are empty become a fire hazard area full of extra...
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has announced it will no longer attend automatic fire alarms for non-residential properties during weekday daytime hours.
The policy change will come into effect from 1 November and will apply between the hours of 8am and 6pm.
The Service says that false alarms arising from automatic fire alarm systems result in increased ‘blue light’...
Could you be an on-call firefighter? Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is holding recruitment open evenings for people who live or work within five minutes of Plymstock, Plympton or Crownhill fire stations.
On-call firefighters are paid to respond to emergencies from their workplace or from home when needed. Often they are self-employed or work for an employer within the area...
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is supporting the 2013 Plymouth Respect Festival being held next weekend, October 12 -13. The event, which is organised by the Plymouth and Devon Racial Equality Council (PDREC), will feature a blend of music, entertainment and food from around the world.
Working in partnership with the PDREC, Watch Manager from Plymouth, Dave Evans who is on...
Update: The FBU strike ended without major incident in the Devon today (25 September).
Commenting on today's four-hour strike by firefighters over government attacks on pensions Matt Wrack, Fire Brigades Union General Secretary, said: "This was solidly supported strike action by firefighters across England and Wales. It has demonstrated their anger and their determination.
Following Tuesday's announcement by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) that it will mount a four-hour strike on Wednesday 25 September, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed it will maintain a level of service to local communities, in line with legal requirements.
The strike, which will be actioned between 12noon-4pm, has been confirmed following a ballot of FBU members...
A group of children from Chernobyl will now be better protected against the risks of fire in their homes, thanks to a donation of smoke alarms from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.
Kingsbridge firefighters were delighted to play host to 10 youngsters from the Gomel region of Belarus, an area hugely affected by the nuclear accident at Chernobyl. As part of the visit organised...
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service will be opening its doors to the public later this month for a free Family Open Day.
The event at Service Headquarters, Clyst St George, Exeter, on Saturday 17 August, 10am – 4pm, will raise money for the Fire Fighters Charity and Hope for Children.
Phil Martin, Area Manager for Community Safety, said: “This is a great opportunity to provide a day’s entertainment and insight into the work of fire and rescue services as well as providing an opportunity to make people safe.
