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Devon and Somerset, England
Joined May 2010
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Join one of our online question and answer sessions to find out how we developed our draft five-year plan. More information about how to join the sessions is on our website orlo.uk/73sGL Don’t forget to tell us what you think by filling in the short survey.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Children and Young People (CYP) Programme Officer to join our Community Safety team. Based at our Service Headquarters, Exeter, working 37 hours per week with a starting at £34,811 rising annually to £37,563 (gross) per annum!
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We are looking for a Home Safety and Partnerships Officer to join our Community Safety team and play a key role in reducing risk, preventing harm and helping keep communities across Devon and Somerset safe! Based at our Service Headquarters, Exeter working 37 hours per week.
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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service retweeted
Yellow warning of rain affecting South West England www.​metoffice.​gov.​uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2026-10-24&id=6c1bc8ab-3d49-4aa4-a2b8-295b196352a2&referrer=rss
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🚒 Start your career in communications with us! We’re recruiting a Communications & Engagement Assistant Apprentice in Exeter. 💷 £27,709 🎓 Multichannel Marketer Apprenticeship 📅 Apply by 8 Nov 👉 Apply orlo.uk/IDfLM
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📣 Creative communicator? We want to hear from you! We're recruiting a Communications Business Partner to help shape campaigns, create compelling content and make a difference across Devon & Somerset. 📍 Exeter | 22.2 hrs 📅 Closes 8 Nov orlo.uk/RAkhA
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❤️ Want a job where you can make a real difference? We're recruiting a Home Safety Assistant to help vulnerable people stay safe at home. 💷 £24,412-£26,495 📍 Exeter | Part-time 📅 Closes 5 Nov orlo.uk/CC23w
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Want to find out more about how we identify risks and what we do about them? Join one of our Q&A sessions to find out how we developed our draft five-year plan. Don’t forget to tell us what you think by filling in the short consultation survey orlo.uk/te8aR
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Today, we launch our draft five-year plan and want to hear from you so that we can ensure we cover all the risks you see in your local area. Tell us what you think by filling in the short survey on our website orlo.uk/YM05o
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We currently have firefighters from six fire engines dealing with a significant fire at a bungalow in Yardelands, Sidmouth. Please be aware that there may be traffic delays in the area.
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Please keep your windows and doors closed if you live in the area due to the smoke.
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Today we honour the memory of those who lost their lives 25 years ago on 11 September 2001. We remember the brave firefighters and emergency service workers who selflessly responded to help those in need. We will never forget. #NeverForget #RemeberTheSky
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Today is Emergency Services Day and we'd like to say thank you to our firefighters, Control room operators, support staff and our colleagues across the emergency services and partner agencies. Emergency services are stronger together. ❤️ #999Day
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We are currently attending a barn fire at Westleigh. The building, containing straw, grain and agricultural machinery, is fully involved in fire. Please keep your windows and doors closed if you live nearby due to the smoke.
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Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service retweeted
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
Yellow warning of thunderstorm affecting South West England metoffice.gov.uk/weather/war…
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We currently have eight fire crews dealing with a fire at an industrial unit in Lower Union Road, Kingsbridge. Please keep your doors and windows closed due to the smoke.
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We are currently dealing with a large field fire in Ilchester, Somerset. We currently have 6 fire engines and various specialist crews in attendance. Please void the area and keep doors and windows shut.
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The incident has now been scaled down. One fire appliance remains on scene
We are currently dealing with a large field fire on a Solar Panel site near Broadclyst, Devon. We have 10 fire engines in attendance. Please avoid the area.
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We are currently dealing with a large field fire on a Solar Panel site near Broadclyst, Devon. We have 10 fire engines in attendance. Please avoid the area.
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