Hatherleigh Fire Station

01/05/2026

After 21 years of dedicated service, Firefighter Martin Cole is hanging up his boots.

Throughout his time with Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, Martin has shown unwavering commitment, professionalism, and a true sense of duty to his community.

From attending incidents to supporting his colleagues, his contribution has made a lasting impact both on and off the run.

Today, we recognise and thank Martin for over two decades of service. His experience, reliability, and team spirit will be greatly missed around the station.

We wish him a long, happy, and well-earned retirement.

Should you be interested in becoming an on-call firefighter, drop us a message for more information.

25/03/2026

🚒🐾 Animal Rescue – Hatherleigh Fire Station 🐾🚒

Earlier today, Hatherleigh Fire Station were called to an unusual animal rescue involving two dogs who had managed to get themselves tangled together.

Working calmly and carefully, firefighters were able to safely release them without injury. We’re pleased to say both dogs are now free… and still very much friends! 🐶🐶

A great outcome and a reminder that we’re here for all members of the community — two-legged or four.

(Permission was given by thier owners for us to post on Facebook)

21/03/2026

☀️ Sun’s out… bikes out. 🏍️

With brighter days and dry roads, we’re seeing more motorcyclists back out enjoying the ride — but this is also when serious incidents start to rise.

Whether you're heading out for a quick ride or a long run:
• Slow it down on bends
• Stay visible – don’t assume you’ve been seen
• Wear the right gear, every ride
• Leave space and expect the unexpected

■ Drivers — take that extra second at junctions. A quick look can save a life.

We want everyone to enjoy the weather and get home safe.

Ride smart. Ride safe.

https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/safety/on-the-road/motorcycle-safety

Find out about our fantastic, free workshops for motorcyclists and learn about what we can do to help you ride safely.

16/03/2026

A bit of a read, but make it to the end....

Being an on-call firefighter isn’t about standing in a station all day waiting for sirens. It’s about living your normal life — going to work, spending time with family, being part of your community — and then, when the pager goes off, everything changes.

In that moment, ordinary people become something more.

You leave the dinner table, step away from your job, or climb out of bed in the middle of the night because someone, somewhere, needs help. You don’t do it for applause, and you don’t do it for recognition. You do it because you know that when your community needs you, you’ll be there.

Being on-call means commitment. It means training in your spare time, pushing yourself to be ready for the unknown, and standing shoulder to shoulder with a team that trusts each other completely. The people beside you become more than colleagues — they become family.

On-call firefighters are proof that courage doesn’t always wear a uniform full time. Sometimes it’s worn by the neighbour down the road, the mechanic in the garage, the farmer in the field, or the parent at the school gates.

Ordinary people.
Extraordinary commitment.
Always ready when it matters most.

Come see us on Thursday evenings between 7 and 9pm and see if you could make a difference.

05/03/2026

Tonight we had a visit from Natalie Ffc Searle from the Fire Fighters Charity.

A great organisation which supports all Firefighters active, retired, non frontline and thier families.
We would like to say a huge thank you for your time.

Please support if you are able at

We’re the UK fire family’s charity, providing timely clinical care and wellbeing support to members of the UK’s fire services and their families.

16/02/2026

Join the team, learn skills, make a difference and get paid!

Being an on-call firefighter is a paid position?
YES!

Below is an example for a fully competent firefighter undertaking a 35hour contract on the pay for availability scheme.

35 available hours 8am to 6pm (Premium hours) @ £3.58/hour
35 x £3.58 = £125.30 a week.

This is just as availability, Additional payments will be made for activities undertaken such as attending incidents, drill nights and training courses at an hourly rate of £17.75*

*rate correct as of July 2025.

Send us a message, or visit www.dsfire.gov.uk/careers

15/02/2026

Water isn’t just for putting fires out… it’s a precision tool.

Every incident is different, and every drop of water is used with purpose. Modern firefighting isn’t just about hoses — it’s about tactics, tools, and using water in the smartest way to protect lives, property, and our crews.

Looking for a role that builds skills, confidence, and real purpose? Tap Contact Us and discover how you can join your local fire service.

12/02/2026

Ever wondered what it takes to be a firefighter?

The first part is easy: Show up.
Without this, you'll never know if this could be the right choice for you. If you've sat there and thought "Ive always wanted to be a firefighter" or "I really want to make a difference".

Well tonight the crew at Hatherleigh will be on our weekly drills. Why not pop down and see what we do, have a chat with our firefighters, crew managers and watch manager.

Your community needs support when that alerter goes off, could you be the one to be there?

08/02/2026

Your Fire Station needs you!

We are looking for new on-call firefighters to help maintain crew availability and keep the community safe.

Not sure if it's right for you?
With various contracts available, being a fire fighter can fit around your availability and lifestyle and you'll get paid for doing so.
If you work, live locally or are in the surrounding area, you could be what we are looking for!

Come in and see us on Thursday nights between 7pm and 9pm, or drop us a message using the button below.

The station can only be available with people like you to crew the fire engine, make the difference to your community.

03/02/2026

A steady start to the year for the crew at Hatherleigh, here is the call stats for January.

7 Co-responder Calls 🚑🚑🚑
9 FIre calls 🚒🚒🚒

Fire call break down:
4 Road traffic collisions (RTC)
2 Automatic fire alarms (residential properties)
1 Carbon monoxide alarm
1 Barn fire
1 Assist other agencies