Fire safety

Double contract win for Devon-based Tamar Security

Exeter-based security business, Tamar Security, has been awarded the fire and security system maintenance contracts for both East Devon District Council (EDDC) and Libraries Unlimited.

Covering EDDC's corporate buildings - 35-plus fire alarms, intruder alarms, hearing loops and CCTV, including the CCTV system within Sidmouth town centre, the three-year maintenance contract was granted...

Tamar Security fire safety engineer

Top Quality Assurance Award for Tamar Security

Exeter-based fire and security company, Tamar Security has achieved BAFE accreditation for its fire safety work.

BAFE is an independent organisation which rigorously audits and accredits suppliers in the fire protection industry. Its remit is to ensure quality and provide the vital reassurance to customers that the services being bought or specified are effective, reliable and...

Landlords urged to act on new laws

Landlords in Devon and Somerset are being urged to act now to ensure they are ready for new safety laws aimed at saving dozens of lives a year.

The regulations make it compulsory for all landlords to fit smoke alarms in rented homes and are expected to come into effect from October 2015, subject to Parliamentary approval.

Under the new laws smoke alarms must be fitted on every...

Local fire service calls for public to take extra care during strike action

Following Tuesday's announcement by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) that it will mount a four-hour strike on Wednesday 25 September, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed it will maintain a level of service to local communities, in line with legal requirements.

The strike, which will be actioned between 12noon-4pm, has been confirmed following a ballot of FBU members...

Blue Light Day

To highlight Deaf Awareness Week, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is holding an afternoon of activities for families with children affected by sensory impairment at its Service Training Centre, Glen Road, Plympton, on Saturday 4 May, between 12pm and 4pm.

Station Manager Ros Clarke, Community Safety Manager for Plymouth, has linked up with Plymouth & District Deaf Children’s Society and Moorvision to put on a whole range of activities.

Station Manager Clarke explained: “We would like to invite all local families affected by sensory impairment throughout...

Fire service to hold Blue Light Day event for Deaf Awareness Week

To highlight Deaf Awareness Week, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is holding an afternoon of activities for families with children affected by sensory impairment at its Service Training Centre, Glen Road, Plympton, on Saturday 4 May, between 12pm and 4pm.

Station Manager Ros Clarke, Community Safety Manager for Plymouth, has linked up with Plymouth & District Deaf...