Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

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

[UKHSA South West @UKHSA_SouthWest]

Together with the @metoffice, UKHSA have issued an amber heat-health alert for the South West until 8pm on Tues 23 June.

Check in on older friends, family & neighbours, particularly those who live alone, who may struggle to keep themselves cool & hydrated during the hot weather.

[Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service @DSFireUpdates]

We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our Service Leadership Team and be the Head of Planning and Business Change. Based at SHQ Exeter. Full time (37 hours per week). Permanent contract.

Starting salary £66,861 rising annually to £70,630 (gross) per annum.

[Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service @DSFireUpdates]

Fire crews are currently dealing with a fire in the reception building of a former camping and caravan site on Long Road, Paignton. Please keep your windows and doors closed due to the smoke plume.

[Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service @DSFireUpdates]

The fire is now out and Embankment Road is open. The incident is being scaled back but some appliances are remaining to deal with hotspots.

[Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service @DSFireUpdates]

Fire crews are currently attending a fire at a commercial building in Embankment Road, Plymouth. Please keep your windows and doors closed if you live in the area due to the smoke.

[Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service @DSFireUpdates]

We are looking for an Organisational Learning and Evaluation Support Officer to join our Organisational Assurance team in Exeter. This is a permanent, full time position that offers a competitive salary starting at £38,220 and rising annually to £40,777 (gross) per annum!

[Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service @DSFireUpdates]

Join us as a Organisational Learning and Assurance Support Officer to join our Organisational Assurance team based in Exeter. This is a permanent, full time position (37 hours per week) that offers a salary starting at £29,540 rising annually to £32,061 (gross) per annum!

[Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service @DSFireUpdates]

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 here: https://t.co/SimKvLY0Ov

[UKHSA South West @UKHSA_SouthWest]

Together with the @metoffice, UKHSA have issued an amber heat-health alert for the South West until 5pm on Thu. 28 May.

Check in on older friends, family & neighbours, particularly those who live alone, who may struggle to keep themselves cool & hydrated during the hot weather.

[Met Office - SW England @metofficeSWEng]

Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting South West England https://t.co/9Brm8AALJH

[Devon Alert @DevonAlert]

#Devon 09:48 18/05/26 Update The M5 at junction 30 and 29 has now re-opened. AW

Due to an ongoing Police incident Old Rydon Lane is closed and traffic is temporarily being held both ways on the motorway at J30.

[Devon Alert @DevonAlert]

#Devon 07:45 18/05/26 Due to an ongoing police incident Old Rydon Lane is still closed and traffic is being held both ways on the motorway at J30. @BBCDevon @StagecoachSW

[Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service @DSFireUpdates]

🚒✨ Join Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service as a Pay & Reporting Assistant Officer! 📍Exeter | 🕒 Full-time | 💷 £29,540–£32,061 per year. Be part of England’s largest non-metropolitan Fire & Rescue Service 🌟 #Jobs #Exeter #FireService
Apply here - https://t.co/k6ZObxItwu

[Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service @DSFireUpdates]

Update on the Southway unexploded ordinance. @plymouthcc has provided information about how the device will be made safe 👇🏼

[Plymouth City Council @plymouthcc]

Southway update: Royal Navy UXO specialists have confirmed the device will be made safe in situ using a controlled detonation tomorrow. The 400m cordon remains in place and must be fully evacuated. Please follow official council and police updates. https://t.co/1HN7rJ3pt5

[Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service @DSFireUpdates]

Investigations are taking place into a suspected ordinance in Southway, Plymouth. A 200 metre cordon is in place. Please avoid the area and follow @plymouthcc for updates.

[Plymouth City Council @plymouthcc]

Police have extended a cordon in the Flamborough Road, Southway area to 200m due to an emergency incident. Please avoid the area. Displaced residents can go to Southway Youth & Community Centre for support. 👇
https://t.co/1HN7rJ3pt5

[Plymouth City Council @plymouthcc]

🚧 Road diversions are in place around the Evolution Cove block on Durnford Street, Stonehouse, due to structural safety concerns. Nearby road closures are in place to protect people while work continues. 👇
https://t.co/9acxEjKwtf

[Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service @DSFireUpdates]

There is just a week left to help us shape the future direction of the Service.

Help us to understand what the risks are across our counties by completing our survey. It closes on 9 April https://t.co/S4vmJZj8mm

[Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service @DSFireUpdates]

We have ten pumping appliances at a large grass fire at Stockhill Woods, Priddy, in Somerset. Crews are using beaters and water jets to prevent the fire spreading.

[Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service @DSFireUpdates]

We are planning the future direction of our Service. Help us to understand what the risks are across our counties, now and in the future, and tell us which are most important to you.

Tell us what you think our priorities should be by completing our survey https://t.co/C9FDVPgFif

[Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service @DSFireUpdates]

We're half-way through the time when you can tell us what we should be focussing on for our next five-year plan.

Fill in our survey to join the 740 people who have told us what issues we should be considering.

Information and a survey is on our website https://t.co/75YdRe1U21