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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service @DSFireUpdates

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

Joined May 2010
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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.
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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.
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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.
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We are seeking an Academy Support Technician to join our Technical Rescue team based at Service Headquarters in Exeter with a starting salary of £26,824 on a Permanent, full time basis!
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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!
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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!
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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: orlo.uk/DEpDC
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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service retweeted
UKHSA South West@UKHSA_SouthWest
May 26
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.
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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service retweeted
Met Office - SW England@metofficeSWEng
May 26
Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting South West England metoffice.gov.uk/weather/war…
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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service retweeted
Devon Alert
@DevonAlert
May 18
#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.
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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service retweeted
Devon Alert
@DevonAlert
May 18
#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
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🚒✨ 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 - orlo.uk/WAH4a
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Update on the Southway unexploded ordinance. @plymouthcc has provided information about how the device will be made safe 👇🏼
Plymouth City Council
@plymouthcc
Apr 30
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. bit.ly/48z3Nxn
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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
Apr 29
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. 👇 bit.ly/48z3Nxn
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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service retweeted
Plymouth City Council
@plymouthcc
Apr 17
🚧 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. 👇 bit.ly/4tpo6WC
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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 orlo.uk/pLumg
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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.
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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 orlo.uk/76LJl
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Sidmouth, Devon

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Cheddar Gorge, Somerset

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Montecute House, Somerset

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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 orlo.uk/lE5aD
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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service retweeted
Devon Alert
@DevonAlert
Feb 23
Update 23/02/2026 16:10 Road has reopened. 22/02/26 20:50. The B3260 has been re-closed between Whitehouse Services and Fatherford Ln due to fire service equipment across the road. The road will be closed UFN. Diversions will via Tongue End, A30 to Sourton Cross, A386 and return
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