News

We are seeing an increase in agricultural fires, and more specifically barn fires, at the moment, and we are concerned this will continue, so we thought we’d explain why.

Meet Digby, the three-year-old Labradoodle who volunteers for the Service.

"If I can do it, you can too." - Laura one of our firefighters at Newton Abbot fire station shares her experiences of being a firefighter and what inspired her to join. 

Six new potentially lifesaving throw line boards and reach poles have been installed at locations around Exeter Quay with the aim to reduce drownings around the area.

On the 80 year anniversary of the Plymouth Blitz, we’re taking the time to reflect on the role of the fire service during World War Two. 

Building work has begun on the new two-bay Fire Station in Plymstock.

Six of our on-call firefighters have completed their operational apprenticeships - a national first as usually only wholetime firefighters take this course.

Dom's worked for the Service for nearly 20 years. Here's his advice for anyone thinking of applying to be a firefighter. 

Ros has had a variety of roles during her time working for the Service. Read more about her different experiences.

Sophie is one of our fire control operators.

We've introduced our new pay scheme at Dartmouth Fire Station, which we hope will attract more on-call firefighters to the area.

Lee explains what it's like to work in the control room and why it's so different to other roles in the Service.