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Urban Search & Rescue The Urban Search and Rescue team for Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service The New Dimension Programme consists of a number of distinct capabilities.

The Government's aim is to reduce the risk from emergencies so that people can go about their business freely and with the confidence with work on-going to make sure the UK is equipped to deal with major emergencies, like natural disasters or terror attacks. Since 2001, the Department for Communities and Local Government has invested £300m through its Fire and Resilience Programme to increase resilience, enhance capability and improve efficiency in the Fire and Rescue Service via the New Dimension programme to improve emergency preparedness. One of these is Urban Search and Rescue. One of the 21 National USAR teams is strategically located in Devon and crewed with operational staff from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service. We provide a response to local, regional and national incidents when required.

Devon and Somerset USAR took part in a 24 hour USAR exercise in Buckinghamshire. We got involved in breaching and breaki...
21/09/2026

Devon and Somerset USAR took part in a 24 hour USAR exercise in Buckinghamshire. We got involved in breaching and breaking, confined space, and shoring scenarios .

02/09/2026

Don't forget our Service Headquarters Open Day is this Sunday 6 September from 10am until 4pm.

It's a chance to visit our Headquarters just outside of Exeter and enjoy a day for family fun, learning about our Service and raising money for Fire Fighters Charity and Fire Aid Nepal.

More information can be found on the events section of our website.

01/09/2026

Pop along on Sept 1st to support our Firefighters as they pull the 18 tonne truck along the sea front!

Starting at Rockfish at 11am, the crew will be pulling the truck all the way to Sideshore, where there will be a donation entry event showcasing other emergency services vehicles & charity stalls!

Come along & donate to some really worthy causes!

(Please note traffic may be increased for the duration of the pull, a traffic management system will be in place)
DevonAir Radio, Exmouth Journal, Devon Live

Stn 60 first deployment to the Isle of Wight for a High volume Pump relief Crew.
25/07/2026

Stn 60 first deployment to the Isle of Wight for a High volume Pump relief Crew.

01/05/2026

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