31/07/2026
July was an exceptionally busy month for the crews at Ivybridge Fire Station, with a total of 36 mobilisations across our fire, co-responder and specialist support vehicles.
🚒 28 Fire Calls – 53P1
🚑 3 Co-Responder Calls – 53V1
🚛 5 Welfare Pod Calls – 53N4
Our firefighters responded to a wide range of incidents including:
• Domestic fires
• Commercial fires
• Fires in the open
• Animal rescues
• Road traffic collisions
• Breathing difficulties
• Alarm activations
• Operational standbys
• Gaining entry incidents
• And many more
A huge thank you goes to all of our on-call firefighters, support staff and specialist vehicle crews who continue to give up their time to protect our communities, often responding at all hours of the day and night.
We would also like to recognise the incredible work carried out by our Fire Control colleagues. Throughout July they handled an unprecedented volume of emergency calls, with Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service receiving over 5,300 calls during the month, making it the busiest month for emergency calls in more than a decade.
Finally, thank you to the public for your continued support, patience and understanding when we attend incidents. Whether it's waiting at road closures, allowing emergency vehicles through traffic, or simply supporting your local firefighters, your cooperation makes a real difference.
⚠️ Wildfire and Open Fire Safety Reminder
Although summer is progressing, the recent warm weather and dry ground conditions mean there is still a significant risk of fires spreading rapidly in the countryside. A small spark from a campfire, disposable barbecue, discarded cigarette or glass bottle can quickly develop into a large fire, putting people, property, wildlife and our firefighters at risk. Please avoid lighting fires in the countryside, dispose of smoking materials responsibly and take all litter home with you. If you spot a fire, call 999 immediately and provide as accurate a location as possible.
