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Top 3 young driver safety campaign

We've launched a national road safety campaign for young drivers.

Reducing risks for young drivers
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Automatic fire alarms

We are changing our response to automatic fire alarms.

Changes to our response to automatic fire alarms
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Chimneys and log burners

Make sure your chimney is safe before winter.

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The inspectorate has published their report following revisit to Service

Following issues another fire and rescue service had been having with a mobilising system

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We celebrated the exceptional work of our amazing people at our annual People Awards, on 30 September.

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The Service is inviting you to an Open Day at its Service Headquarters in Clyst St George on Sunday 5 October, from 10am to 4pm.

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This is a fantastic opportunity to secure vital funding, but we need your help.

 

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National campaign puts young driver safety first

Highlighting the three risks young drivers face on the road.

 

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Inspectorate has published their report following revisit to Service

His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services were looking into issues that another fire and rescue service had been having with the mobilising system.

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Fire service to change response after being called to thousands of false alarms

Fire crews will no longer attend automatic fire alarms at certain buildings without a confirmed sign of fire, following changes announced by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.

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Top 3 – reducing risks for young drivers

Our Top 3 campaign raises awareness of the main risks facing young drivers on Britain’s roads.

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Join us for our online Winter Safety event on Friday 7 November, as part of our Community Conversations programme.

 
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Test your smoke alarm

A smoke alarm could save your life. We recommend testing your smoke alarm at least once a month.

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The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 require the responsible person of high-rise residential buildings to provide information to us to help plan for and respond to a fire in their building.

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