News Stay up to date with the latest news and events from the Service. View our latest incidents News Featured Browse All All News Real life incidents Staff story Events RSS Filter Event date Min Max News publication date Min Max Search Sorting Event date Publication date A - Z Order Asc Desc News 31 October 2023 Storm Ciarán - how you can stay safe Advice on how to prepare and keep safe during Storm Ciarán. News 30 October 2023 Go battery-powered to avoid Halloween going up in flames Firefighters from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are asking people to add battery-powered tealights to their shopping lists this year. News 19 October 2023 Response to BBC report on on-call fire appliance availability A recent headline in a BBC report has suggested that lives may be put at risk due to their local fire crew not being available. News 06 June 2023 Anthony recovers from hand injury to re-join fire service An on-call firefighter who had to leave the Service after a horrific injury to his hand has re-joined his station at Tiverton following seven years of surgery and rehabilitation. News 09 May 2023 New Chief Fire Officer to lead fire service in Devon and Somerset Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority has appointed Gavin Ellis to lead the organisation, acting up as Chief Fire Officer. News 17 March 2023 Ed receives Queen's Commendation for Bravery Ed Durante has received the Queen's Commendation for Bravery for his actions helping to rescue a family from a burning car. News 07 March 2023 Celebrating International Women’s Day on 8 March 8 March is International Women’s Day and we will be celebrating with a networking event for our colleagues to learn from each other’s experiences. News 07 December 2022 The facts about chimney fires Dave Church is a strategic analyst, here he examines our data around chimney fires. News 23 November 2022 Proud day at the Remembrance Sunday Parade in London Every year, two of our uniformed colleagues attend the Remembrance Day parade in London. News 21 November 2022 Try out our new 'In your area' feature See what's been happening in your local area with our new 'In your area' feature. News 18 November 2022 Why you shouldn't use washing machines and tumble dryers at night When I talk to people in my community I am always amazed by how many people don’t realise it’s not safe to use appliances at night or when out of the home. News 06 November 2022 Firefighter tips for staying warm safely Crew manager Liam gives us his top tips for a safer winter. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Next page Incidents Find out more Careers Find out more About us Find out more
News 31 October 2023 Storm Ciarán - how you can stay safe Advice on how to prepare and keep safe during Storm Ciarán.
News 30 October 2023 Go battery-powered to avoid Halloween going up in flames Firefighters from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are asking people to add battery-powered tealights to their shopping lists this year.
News 19 October 2023 Response to BBC report on on-call fire appliance availability A recent headline in a BBC report has suggested that lives may be put at risk due to their local fire crew not being available.
News 06 June 2023 Anthony recovers from hand injury to re-join fire service An on-call firefighter who had to leave the Service after a horrific injury to his hand has re-joined his station at Tiverton following seven years of surgery and rehabilitation.
News 09 May 2023 New Chief Fire Officer to lead fire service in Devon and Somerset Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority has appointed Gavin Ellis to lead the organisation, acting up as Chief Fire Officer.
News 17 March 2023 Ed receives Queen's Commendation for Bravery Ed Durante has received the Queen's Commendation for Bravery for his actions helping to rescue a family from a burning car.
News 07 March 2023 Celebrating International Women’s Day on 8 March 8 March is International Women’s Day and we will be celebrating with a networking event for our colleagues to learn from each other’s experiences.
News 07 December 2022 The facts about chimney fires Dave Church is a strategic analyst, here he examines our data around chimney fires.
News 23 November 2022 Proud day at the Remembrance Sunday Parade in London Every year, two of our uniformed colleagues attend the Remembrance Day parade in London.
News 21 November 2022 Try out our new 'In your area' feature See what's been happening in your local area with our new 'In your area' feature.
News 18 November 2022 Why you shouldn't use washing machines and tumble dryers at night When I talk to people in my community I am always amazed by how many people don’t realise it’s not safe to use appliances at night or when out of the home.
News 06 November 2022 Firefighter tips for staying warm safely Crew manager Liam gives us his top tips for a safer winter.
