April 9, 2014
Buyer Beware!
A barmaid’s dress catches fire as an e-cigarette explodes. Fires are also a possible risk through cheap chargers for every day items, not to mention the dangers of leaving electrical items plugged in overnight.
January 30, 2014
Fire Sprinkler Week
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is supporting the first Fire Sprinkler Week. This is a national campaign and will be launched at the House of Commons and runs from 3-9 February. Read more
December 10, 2013
Have a Safe Christmas
With Christmas upon us, make sure that the only things burning this year are the Christmas Pudding and the candles. Christmas trees look pretty with their lights and all, but take care………….. don’t let this be you
November 26, 2013
Liverpool Landlords Fined
Two landlords who ran unlicensed and unsafe houses in Liverpool have been fined. Read more
November 12, 2013
Serious Message to Landlords
Press Release – Prosecution sends serious message to landlords Posted on 03/10/2013 – Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service – http://www.dsfire.gov.uk/ Following a fatal fire in May 2012 in Kettering, three men who failed to take the correct fire precautions in nine properties have been prosecuted by Northamptonshire County Council’s fire and rescue service.
October 10, 2013
Medical Device Alert
Pressure relieving air mattresses and overlays; risk of fatality from fire – read the PDF for full details
