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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service. Follow us for community safety information, campaigns, incidents, news and recruitment (not 24/7)

 Devon and Somerset, England
dsfire.gov.uk
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🚒 Start your career in communications with us! We’re recruiting a Communications & Engagement Assistant Apprentice in Exeter. 💷 £27,709 🎓 Multichannel Marketer Apprenticeship 📅 Apply by 8 Nov 👉 Apply orlo.uk/IDfLM
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📣 Creative communicator? We want to hear from you! We're recruiting a Communications Business Partner to help shape campaigns, create compelling content and make a difference across Devon & Somerset. 📍 Exeter | 22.2 hrs 📅 Closes 8 Nov orlo.uk/RAkhA
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❤️ Want a job where you can make a real difference? We're recruiting a Home Safety Assistant to help vulnerable people stay safe at home. 💷 £24,412-£26,495 📍 Exeter | Part-time 📅 Closes 5 Nov orlo.uk/CC23w
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Want to find out more about how we identify risks and what we do about them? Join one of our Q&A sessions to find out how we developed our draft five-year plan. Don’t forget to tell us what you think by filling in the short consultation survey orlo.uk/te8aR
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We are searching for an Enterprise Data Manager, on a full time, permanent basis based at our SHQ, Exeter. With a salary range of £49,817 - £53,051, this is an exciting opportunity to work closely with colleagues across Digital, Data and Technology and the wider Service!
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Today, we launch our draft five-year plan and want to hear from you so that we can ensure we cover all the risks you see in your local area. Tell us what you think by filling in the short survey on our website orlo.uk/YM05o
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We currently have firefighters from six fire engines dealing with a significant fire at a bungalow in Yardelands, Sidmouth. Please be aware that there may be traffic delays in the area.
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Please keep your windows and doors closed if you live in the area due to the smoke.
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Today we honour the memory of those who lost their lives 25 years ago on 11 September 2001. We remember the brave firefighters and emergency service workers who selflessly responded to help those in need. We will never forget. #NeverForget #RemeberTheSky
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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is looking for an Academy Support Technician - Breathing Apparatus to join our Training Academy team based at Exeter Airport on a permanent basis working 37 hours per week with a starting salary £27,709 rising to £29,542 per annum.
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Today is Emergency Services Day and we'd like to say thank you to our firefighters, Control room operators, support staff and our colleagues across the emergency services and partner agencies. Emergency services are stronger together. ❤️ #999Day
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We are currently attending a barn fire at Westleigh. The building, containing straw, grain and agricultural machinery, is fully involved in fire. Please keep your windows and doors closed if you live nearby due to the smoke.
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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service retweeted
Met Office - SW England@metofficeSWEngAug 30
Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting South West England metoffice.gov.uk/weather/war…
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Met Office - SW England@metofficeSWEngAug 29
Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting South West England metoffice.gov.uk/weather/war…
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We currently have eight fire crews dealing with a fire at an industrial unit in Lower Union Road, Kingsbridge. Please keep your doors and windows closed due to the smoke.
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We are currently dealing with a large field fire in Ilchester, Somerset. We currently have 6 fire engines and various specialist crews in attendance. Please void the area and keep doors and windows shut.
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The incident has now been scaled down. One fire appliance remains on scene
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service@DSFireUpdatesAug 24
We are currently dealing with a large field fire on a Solar Panel site near Broadclyst, Devon. We have 10 fire engines in attendance. Please avoid the area.
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We are currently dealing with a large field fire on a Solar Panel site near Broadclyst, Devon. We have 10 fire engines in attendance. Please avoid the area.
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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service retweeted
National Fire Chiefs Council@NFCC_FireChiefsAug 14
Behind every emergency response is a Fire Control team. As firefighters continue to respond to wildfires and other incidents , Fire Control teams have been working around the clock, dealing with thousands of calls & coordinating resources in extremely challenging conditions.
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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service retweeted
North West Fire Control@NW_Fire_ControlAug 14
A huge thank you to our amazing control room & support staff who are working tirelessly. From supporting wildfires to water rescues across the region, to supporting colleagues in the Fire & Rescue Services. Your hard work & contribution is appeciated & makes a difference.
National Fire Chiefs Council@NFCC_FireChiefsAug 14
Behind every emergency response is a Fire Control team. As firefighters continue to respond to wildfires and other incidents , Fire Control teams have been working around the clock, dealing with thousands of calls & coordinating resources in extremely challenging conditions.
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