Devon and Somerset Fire Service

Union says fire chief must choose between two roles

Devon and Somerset Fire Chief Lee Howell must be given a straight choice between a full-time role in Devon and Somerset and a position in Wales, the Fire Brigades Union have said.

Howell’s new position as part-time fire advisor to the Welsh Government was revealed earlier last month.

Devon and Somerset Fire Brigades Union Brigade Secretary Trevor French said: “The public and...

Fire union warns Plymouth workshop fire shows 'folly' of proposed cuts

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) says that a major fire in a Plymouth car workshop shows why planned cuts to frontline fire cover in the city are “folly” and should be withdrawn immediately.

Five pumping appliances from the city attended the fire which took place at a range of industrial units in Miller Court, Millbay, Plymouth. One unit measuring 15m x 15m, used as a car body repair...