Group Commander - Exeter Response Group, Devon & Somerset FRS. Managing Firefighters & Fire Stations in Exeter, East & Mid Devon Views expressed are my own!
Joined December 2018
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21 Jan 2025
I haven't posted for a while but this is worthy of a post, tonight saw the retirement of a fine on call officer. 46 years of providing on call cover at Colyton Fire station, amazing commitment from both him and his family, Sir I salute you 🫡
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21 Apr 2024
Checking in with the crew from #crediton, to offer support whilst they complete a rowing challenge in solidarity for their Watch Manager who is running the London Marathon today @DSFireUpdates
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21 Dec 2023
I'd have to agree with Dan!
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15 Nov 2023
Local fire crews are attending an exercise at Rennes House flats in Exeter, it might look realistic but please be assured it is just an important training event!
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Ben Williams retweeted
1 Sep 2023
🎥 NEW: Animation on the Psychology of Interoperability
✍️ Authors: @drnikkipower Richard Philpot & @ProfMarkLevine
crestresearch.ac.uk/resource…
#INTEROP #Psychology
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At 5pm yesterday we were called to an incident on Exmouth beach, where a man had become trapped in the sand with an incoming tide.
Fire crews worked alongside @HMCoastguard , @RNLI Lifeguards, @swasFT , and members of the public to successfully rescue the person.
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Teenager trapped in Exmouth beach hole rescued as tide came in bbc.in/43vTiWU
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25 May 2023
Excellent work by attending crews limited the impact of this incident yesterday, but this highlights the environmental impacts of #Wildfires. For further advice on preventing them, take a look here: dsfire.gov.uk/safety/outdoor…
25 May 2023
We are sad to report a fire at Dunsford nature reserve yesterday. Thanks to @DSFireUpdates who were at the scene quickly and the public who reported the smoke. This reserve is home to rare species, including pearl-bordered fritillary butterflies. buff.ly/427kFFe
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Ben Williams retweeted
6 Apr 2023
Police are appealing for witnesses following a suspected arson at the former headquarters of East Devon District Council in #Sidmouth.
crowd.in/EPrWJG
#LatestNews
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Congratulations to Devon and Somerset Watch Manager Ed Durante and Cornwall firefighter Craig Jones who have received the Queen's Commendation for Bravery for rescuing the occupants of a vehicle that crashed and caught fire on the A38 in June 2021. orlo.uk/0x67F
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🏡 Join our free online event on Wednesday 29 March, 12-1pm.
🚒 This is a great opportunity for you to ask us about your fire concerns and share your views about your local fire and rescue service.
Add the date to your calendar so you don't miss it!➡️ orlo.uk/jAjP2
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Sign up for free Bystander Intervention training and help reduce gender-based harassment in Exeter: eventbrite.com/o/kindling-in… #SaferStreets #WhatsOnExeter
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On-call firefighters have a drill night once a week to catch up on important information and practice their skills. If you’re interested in becoming an on-call firefighter, visiting the station on a drill night with prior notice can be a good first step dsfire.gov.uk/about-us/fire-…
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17 Nov 2022
Interesting thoughts on the continuing barriers to interoperability ⬇️🚒🚑🚓 theconversation.com/what-psy…
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Ben Williams retweeted
11 Sep 2022
As the nation mourns, today we also remember the 2,977 lives lost in the devastating terrorist attacks on America
Amongst those, we pay tribute to the 412 first responders - including 343 firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty 21 years ago
#NeverForget #911Memorial
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