Urban Search & Rescue

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 resi

lience, 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.

15/10/2025
30/09/2025
A big thanks to everyone who came along today!Your donations helped raise £824.40 for the firefighters charity.
28/09/2025

A big thanks to everyone who came along today!Your donations helped raise £824.40 for the firefighters charity.

Yesterday we did a joint training session with Devon and Cornwall Police Dog team. The Dog Handlers were being lowered o...
16/09/2025

Yesterday we did a joint training session with Devon and Cornwall Police Dog team. The Dog Handlers were being lowered off of the tower with their dogs, this is to make sure the dogs are ready for all situations and can handle heights.

Lobo and L.A.C.E
08/05/2025

Lobo and L.A.C.E

Last week the awesome Terry Hutchings, a fountain of knowledge and and tip-top-top-tip USAR trainer, hung up his wholeti...
08/10/2024

Last week the awesome Terry Hutchings, a fountain of knowledge and and tip-top-top-tip USAR trainer, hung up his wholetime boots here at Station 60. Very best wishes to you.

Wm Sean Fualkner With a total 24 years service, he spent his last 3 years with Stn 60 he will be sadly missed all the b...
19/07/2024

Wm Sean Fualkner With a total 24 years service, he spent his last 3 years with Stn 60 he will be sadly missed all the best in the future

Farewell to firefighter Dave Gough. 27 years of service. All the best on your retirement and with what ever the future ...
03/07/2024

Farewell to firefighter Dave Gough. 27 years of service. All the best on your retirement and with what ever the future may bring.

Congratulations to our fantastic Bryan Perryman on receiving his 20 Year’s Of Good Conduct Award !
29/02/2024

Congratulations to our fantastic Bryan Perryman on receiving his 20 Year’s Of Good Conduct Award !

16/11/2023

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