Firefighters were called to a report of smoke coming from a house in Durham close in Exmouth. Initially 2 local crews from Exmouth were sent to this incident but when they arrived they found the ground floor of the property engulfed in flames and called for further support. Crews got to work fighting the fire using 2 sets of breathing apparatus and a hose reel jet awaiting the arrival of the third appliance. Due to further crew power being needed a further fire engine was requested making the total up to 4 fire engines - the last one being sent from Budleigh Salterton. An Ambulance was...
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are supporting the British Red Cross plea for more volunteers. So far this year Red Cross volunteers have responded to 122 calls across Devon and Somerset and were on standby during the recent storm which lashed large parts of the South.
The fire and emergency support (FES) service is a rapid response service working in partnership with the fire service. The Red Cross is always there to help people to cope after a fire or other emergency, providing practical and emotional support. Volunteers use a specially-adapted vehicle equipped...
Fire-fighters will strike across England and Wales for a fourth time tomorrow.
In a four hour walkout between 10am and 2pm members of the Fire Brigades Union will leave their posts over the ongoing pension’s dispute with the government.
As well as industrial action the FBU will hold a ballot of members to decide if to take further industrial action.
Fire Brigades Union general secretary Matt Wrack said: “After 35 years of service — and paying at least £4,000 a year — firefighters could now receive just over £9,000 a year or the sack simply because fitness declines...
Householders have been warned about a bogus caller in the Exeter area claiming to be from the Fire Prevention Unit.
A white male, about 40 years old, was reported to the police earlier today (23 October) after knocking on the front door of an elderly lady claiming to be from Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service and wanted to enter the property.
The householder very wisely did not let the man enter and alerted the matter to the police by calling 101.
Alan Coxon, Community Safety Prevention Manager said: “We would urge people to beware of bogus callers. Any...
Devon & Somerset are areas of outstanding beauty and also home to over 80% of thatched properties within the UK, which naturally contributes to the charm of the two counties.
However, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are concerned that owners of thatched properties take steps to reduce the chance of an emergency relating to fire occurring. Fire in thatch is not an inevitable occurrence but it is an organic material, subject to different behaviour patterns depending on its surroundings, treatments and choice of materials or styles. It has a finite life span,...
Police are appealing for information following a large barn fire near Newton Abbot. The incident took place at around 10.30pm on Thursday at Rydon Farm, East Ogwell. The barn was an equestrian livery yard which housed 35 horses. One horse died during the fire, whilst three others were rescued by the Fire Service. Police are making enquiries into the cause of the fire. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Police on 101, quoting reference JN/13/2453.
One fire fighting appliance from Cullompton fire station attended reports of a car on fire outside Mcdonald's restaurant at the Cullompton services at 6.37am today.
Upon arrival, crews found one vehicle well alight.
Crews used two breathing apparatus and two hose reel jets to extinguish the fire which was located in the engine compartment.
Meanwhile, crews attended reports of a fire at the Red Lion House at Membury in Axminster last night.
Appliances from Chard, Colyton and Honiton were called to the scene at 6.29pm.
