Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

31/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who came to visit us at the Devon County Show and the Bath and West Showground ! 👋🏻

It was great to meet so many people and chat about:

🔥 Lithium-ion battery safety
🔥 Wildfire prevention
🔥 Everyday fire and rescue safety advice for home, work and outdoors

We hope you found the tips, advice and activities helpful, and we’re grateful to everyone who stopped by to say hello and support us throughout the events.

29/05/2026

It's been another warm and dry week, with lots of people taking advantage of the sun to spend time outside.

To help us better understand how you use and enjoy your outdoor spaces, please take a couple of minutes to fill in our garden safety survey at https://online1.snapsurveys.com/Interview/f38190b3-8c2d-4f70-a570-5b09b47950d8

The answers will shape future safety advice and community support around real experiences.

With the weather looking hot and dry this bank holiday weekend, many of us will be spending more time enjoying our gardens, balconies, patios, and outdoor spaces ☀️

During the warmer months, we also see an increase in outdoor-related incidents - especially during evenings and weekends when people are socialising and relaxing outside.

We’ve launched a short community survey to better understand how you use and enjoy your outdoor spaces, so we can shape future safety advice and community support around real experiences.

We’d love to hear from you.

Please take a few minutes to complete our survey - link in the comments below 👇🏻

28/05/2026

We are currently dealing with a significant fire on Vauxhall Street in Plymouth.

Please avoid the area and, if you're in the vicinity, close windows and doors as there is a large amount of smoke.

Further details can be found on our website: https://orlo.uk/i2qpM

28/05/2026

🚒 Ever thought about becoming an On-Call Firefighter? 🚒

Yeovil Fire Station are holding a recruitment evening on Tuesday 2nd June from 6:30pm till 8:30pm.

For more information and updates visit their page.

🚒 Ever thought about becoming an On-Call Firefighter? 🚒

Yeovil Fire Station is opening its doors for a Recruitment Evening, and we’d love to meet you!

Tuesday 2nd June⏰ 18:30 – 20:30

Pop down to the station to:
🔥 Meet your local crew
🔥 Find out what the role involves
🔥 Ask questions and see if it’s right for you

Being an On-Call Firefighter is a rewarding way to serve your community, learn new skills, and be part of a supportive team.

No need to book—just turn up!

👉 If you’re interested in joining our team, come along and have a chat. We’re looking forward to seeing you there.

27/05/2026

We’re deeply saddened by the tragic deaths of seven children and two adults, in both inland and coastal waters, over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Our Chief Fire Officer, Gavin Ellis, spoke on BBC 5 Live this morning about the dangers of inland water, where accidental drowning deaths have now been higher than coastal incidents for the seventh year in a row.

Although rivers, lakes and reservoirs may look calm and inviting in the hot weather, hidden currents and cold water shock can quickly become life-threatening. Water temperatures are currently only around 14–16°C, which can cause an involuntary gasp response and lead to drowning.

Please avoid swimming in inland waterways and encourage others to do the same.

If you unexpectedly enter the water, remember to float:

• Tilt your head back with ears submerged
• Breathe normally
• Move your hands to stay afloat
• Spread your arms and legs for stability

Floating can save your life.

If you missed the interview, you can listen via the link in the comments below (scroll to 20mins 30secs) 💧 👇🏻

27/05/2026

🚤🔥 It’s Boat Fire Safety Week 🔥🚤

A fire on board can spread in seconds - and when boats are moored in remote or hard-to-reach locations, it takes longer to arrive to arrive.

Even a moderate-sized boat can carry significant quantities of diesel, LPG and petrol. These fuels, combined with materials such as wood and glass-reinforced-plastic, and a number of sources of heat including engines, electrics and solid fuel stoves, pose a heightened risk.

That’s why prevention and preparation are so important. Here are some simple steps that could save lives:

✅ Install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
✅ Turn off cooking appliances fully after use
✅ Dispose of ci******es safely and make sure they’re completely out
✅ Regularly check fuel, gas, and electrical systems
✅ Have appliances installed and serviced by qualified professionals
✅ Create an emergency escape plan and share it with everyone on board
✅ Keep a fire extinguisher within easy reach

Get out. Stay out. Call 999 ⚠️

27/05/2026

Tomorrow we will be at the Bath and West Showground till Saturday 30 May !

Come and chat to us about wildfire prevention, lithium-ion battery safety and everyday fire safety advice.

We’ll have practical tips, advice and activities for all ages.

If you’re visiting the show, come and say hello! 👋🏻

26/05/2026

Work is due to start to dismantle the exclusion zone around Evolution Cove in Plymouth. Thank you for your patience.

Work to start dismantling the exclusion zone around Evolution Cove will start from this evening after both the Council and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service deemed the building safe enough for residents to return.

Our highways team will be on site to begin dismantling the traffic management system as well as remove fencing around the exclusion zone.

As there is a significant amount of fencing around the exclusion zone along with cones, cabling and signals that need to be removed, this is expected to take some time. We are aiming for the zone to be removed by 8am tomorrow morning.
Thanks everyone for bearing with us
For more details https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/news/exclusion-zone-be-lifted-around-evolution-cove

26/05/2026

Dawlish Fire Station are hosting their charity car wash this Saturday in support of the Fire Fighters Charity. If your car needs a clean, head down to get it washed, meet the crew and support the charity. Full details in the post below and head to their page for updates

With just a week to go until our car-wash we thought we’d answer some of your questions.

📆On Saturday the 30th, our crew are holding the annual Charity car wash raising money for the Fire Fighters Charity.

📍 We’ll be holding the car wash at Dawlish Fire Station.
Postcode EX7 9QZ
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⏰ Our crew will be on station from 10:00 - 14:30

💷 We’ll be raising money through cash donations, as well as contactless payments.

🚒 Bring along the whole family and we’re more than happy to show the kids around the Fire Engine and speak to you all about being an On-Call Firefighter.

🚗🚐🚛🚜🏍️🚲 Lastly, bring along your car, Van, Bike, Truck, you bring it, we’ll wash it!

We look forward to seeing you all next Saturday

26/05/2026

Take care in this heat and check on those around you who may be vulnerable

🟠 Amber heat‑health alerts have been extended until Thursday 28 May and now include the South West, alongside the South East and central England. Check in on vulnerable people and know what to do if someone becomes unwell in the heat.