The Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service provides efficient arrangements for:

• Provision of a fire brigade and equipment
• Training of personnel
• Dealing with calls for assistance
• Obtaining information for firefighting purposes
• Minimising damage as a result of fire
• Giving fire safety advice

The fire safety activities of Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are a combination of legal requirements, goodwill advice and the continuing process of education. The ultimate objective of which is a fire safe environment.

Fire Safety Officers throughout the county give advice and / or make requirements in respect of a wide range of premises including hotels and boarding houses, and places of work such as offices, shops and factories.

Every Firefighter is a community fire safety officer. There aim is to reduce fires, casualties and fatalities through education and pro-active campaigns.

For more information visit the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service website.

Also on devon.gov.uk

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