Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue received a call reporting a gas leak in a plant room at Exeter Golf and Country Club in Topsham Road.

Fire control immediately mobilised one fire appliance from Middlemoor, one fire appliance from Topsham and the Environmental Protection Unit from Newton Abbot to attend this incident at 7.25pm yesterday (April 3).

On arrival the officer in charge confirmed a gas leak in a plant room. Crews got to work putting in a fifty metre cordon and evacuating the premises. In addition the crews got to work ventilating the property wearing breathing...

It has been six months since the fire on Cathedral Green.

To mark the occasion Exeter City Council has released some of the CCTV footage from the night which has never been seen before.

A spokesman said: "We would again like to thank Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service and Devon & Cornwall Police for the amazing job they did on the night. We would also like to thank the public in Exeter for their continued support of the city centre. Please feel free to share our short film."

At its height, almost every fire station in Devon and Somerset was involved...

Almost every fire station in Devon and Somerset have been involved in tackling the fire at the Royal Clarence Hotel in Exeter.

Crews have endured grueling and lengthy shifts as they attempt to bring the blaze under control.

Joe Hassel, Group Manager for Devon and Somerset Fire and rescue Service, explained how fire service personnel have been dealing with the extensive fire in the hotel, and their pledge to work tirelessly to return the area to normal as soon as possible.

Exeter City Council was represented by Chief Executive Karime Hassan and Leader of the Council...

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service wants your BBQ and cricket celebrations to be a safe and enjoyable experience, but cooking over hot coals can be hazardous. Marc House, Community Safety Prevention Manager said: “It’s natural to want to go outdoors and enjoy the warmer weather with family and friends, especially with the Cricket on - many of us can’t wait to get the BBQ lit. We all know how tempting it can be to give stubborn coals a helping hand, but, please be patient and make sure you use the right tools for the job. “By far the biggest danger is the use of flammable...

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received calls to reports of a derelict building on fire on the Old A30 adjacent to Exeter Airport at 7.41pm yesterday (Sat).

One fire appliance from Middlemoor, one from Danes Castle and one from Ottery St Mary were dispatched along with the water carrier from Torquay.

Upon arrival crews confirmed one derelict agriculture building measuring 30M x 10M well alight and requested an additional fire appliance for water and manpower, this was mobilised from Danes Castle. Crews set to work to extinguish the fire using two main jets....

Devon firefighters had an unusal emergency call out - to a toddler with a trainer toilet seat stuck on his head.

One fire appliance from Ottery St Mary was sent to Brackendown, West Hill, Ottery at 8.17pm tonight (Saturday) to deal with the incident.

The fire crew were able to remove the toilet seat from the child's head. The child was uninjured.

* The headline is a joke before anyone complains/comments!!!

The Fire Brigade Union has voted to take a further four days of strike action in England (excluding control staff) in a dispute with the Government over pension reforms. Starting on 31 October at 18.00 hours until 4 November at 18.00 hrs

The issue continues to remain a matter between the Fire Brigades Union and Government. Devon Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has substantial contingency plans in place to ensure that it will continue to respond to emergency incidents throughout strike action.

Chief Fire Officer for Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, Lee...

Dozens of firefighers have been tackling a blaze at a breakers' yard at Gilbrook Road, Woodbury, near Exeter.

Crews were still on the scene this morning making the area safe.

Residents were evacuated yesterday afternoon and at one point 10 appliances were in attendance.

Meanwhile, the Devon and Cornwall Police helicopter surveyed the scene, as a large crowd gathered on the ground.

Below is the fire service log:

14:16 - 1 fire appliance from Sidmouth and 2 appliances from Exmouth were mobilised to numerous reports of a fire in a brakers yard at the...

A call was received by Devon and Somerset Fire Control from Princesshay security, reporting that several people were stuck in a lift in the car park area of the shopping centre.

Two appliances from Exeter Danes Castle and Exeter Middlemoor were mobilised at 2.07am today (Saturday).

Crews used small tools to release three people from the confines of the lift, all were uninjured.

Fire crews who took part in the operation to remove a sheared cliff face from above the rail line between Dawlish and Teignmouth have been recognised at today’s re-opening ceremony.

The rail line to Dawlish was re-opened today following its closure due to serious damage caused by severe storms in early February. Some of the crews involved were at Dawlish railway station this morning to see the first train since the closure pull into the station.

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service fire crews were called in when it was discovered by engineers that 20,000 tonnes of...