Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are looking to recruit two Risk, Insurance and Business Continuity Support Officers to strengthen our team! Permanent Full Time (37 hours per week), Permanent Part Time (14.8 hours per week) based at our Service Headquarters in Exeter.

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

We are looking for a People Rewards and Benefits Manager to enhance our People Services team, based at our Service Headquarters in Exeter, and available on a permanent, full time basis. We can offer a competitive salary starting at £53,460 rising annually to £57,416 per annum!

We are on the lookout for a Senior Business Change Manager to join our Strategic Business Change team at our Service Headquarters in Exeter, on a permanent contract, 37 hours per week and offers a competitive salary of £48,226 rising on an annual basis to £51,536 per annum.

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.

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

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

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

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 on A30 to Meldon. @StagecoachSW @BBCDevon

If you live in the area around the school, please keep your windows and doors closed due to the smoke.

Fire crews are currently attending a significant fire at a school in Okehampton. Please avoid the area orlo.uk/l5GEJ

The cordon has now been lifted. Thank you for your patience.

We're currently assisting with an incident in Plymouth.

@ASPolice @BristolAirport The #M5 in #Bristol is now OPEN in both directions between J18 and J19 southbound and J21 to J18 northbound following a @ASPolice led incident. @BristolAirport. Please allow extra time if travelling in the area as long delay remain of at least 60 mins.

@ASPolice The #M5 in #Bristol is currently closed in both directions between J18 (#M49) and J19 #GordanoServices due to a @ASPolice led incident. @BristolAirport. Please consider alternative routes. nationalhighways.co.uk/travel-updates…

Yellow warning of rain affecting South West England metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnin…

Firefighters have been extremely busy this week rescuing people from flooded vehicles and homes. But did you know that we don't have a statutory duty to attend flooding incidents? Tell us what you think our priorities should be by filling in our survey orlo.uk/Vgz0h

Many flood warnings and groundwater flood warnings remain in place, with more rain forecast this week. Check if you are at flood risk, sign up for warnings: gov.uk/get-flood-warn…

Yellow warning of rain affecting South West England metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnin…

We cover one of the largest geographical areas in the country, including cities, coastlines and countryside. Help us to understand what the risks are across our counties, and tell us which are most important to you. Info and a survey are on our website orlo.uk/arXAK