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Devon and Somerset, England
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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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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
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.
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
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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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.
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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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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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.
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‼️ Please only call 999 if there is an emergency or a fire producing significant smoke. We have had a high volume of calls to our 999 control room this evening. We understand residents may be concerned, but we are unable to respond to reports of neighbours having BBQs, bonfires or campfires in their gardens unless there is an emergency.
We support the Government's message on this and would strongly advise against having bonfires, fireworks, campfires or disposable BBQs during this period. Fires can spread quickly and become difficult to control, putting your home and neighbouring properties at risk.
@wsfrs999 @EastSussexFRS
ALT Bonfires/campfires or fireworks, that are contained, causing smoke, smells or other nuisance: contact your local council. If a fire is spreading out of control or at risk to people or property: call 999.
Devon and Somerset are also receiving a high level of 999 calls for bonfires and BBQ's and smoke in the area. Please only call 999 if there is an emergency
‼️ Please only call 999 if there is an emergency or a fire producing significant smoke. We have had a high volume of calls to our 999 control room this evening. We understand residents may be concerned, but we are unable to respond to reports of neighbours having BBQs, bonfires or campfires in their gardens unless there is an emergency.
We support the Government's message on this and would strongly advise against having bonfires, fireworks, campfires or disposable BBQs during this period. Fires can spread quickly and become difficult to control, putting your home and neighbouring properties at risk.
@wsfrs999 @EastSussexFRS
ALT Bonfires/campfires or fireworks, that are contained, causing smoke, smells or other nuisance: contact your local council. If a fire is spreading out of control or at risk to people or property: call 999.
