Somerton Fire Station

08/09/2026

02/09/2026

🚒🚨 August Summary 🚨🚒

August was once again an exceptionally busy month for the crew at Somerton Fire Station, with a total of 40 shouts throughout the month. This brings our total number of incidents for the year so far to 183. 🚒

One of the most notable incidents saw our crew deployed to the New Forest to assist Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service with the major wildfire. 🔥🌳

X17 Fire In The Open 🔥
X6 AFA (Automatic Fire Alarms) 🚨
X5 Standby 📟
X3 RTC (Road Traffic Collison) 🚗
X1 Animal Reacue 🐎
X1 Assist Other Agencies 🚑
X1 Fire Agricultural 🚜
1X Fuel Spill ⛽️
1X Gain Entry 🚪
1X Property Fire 🏠🔥
1X Rescue From Water 🛟
1X Wild Fire 🔥
1X Person In Crisis

30/08/2026

🚨29/8/26🚨
Incident: RTC (Road Traffic Collision)
Location: Aller
Crew: 82P1 Max, Lod, Ian, Elliot
Attending station: Bridgwater

Yesterday, Control received a call from Police requesting assistance at a road traffic collision (RTC).

One fire engine from Somerton and one from Bridgwater were mobilised to the incident. On arrival, crews confirmed a two-vehicle collision with one casualty trapped inside a vehicle.

Working closely alongside our colleagues from the Ambulance Service, crews developed a plan to safely remove the casualty. The vehicle was stabilised before the casualty was carefully extricated using a scoop stretcher. The casualty was then airlifted to hospital for further treatment.

All other casualties involved sustained minor injuries, with care of the scene later handed over to Police and Ambulance crews.

As soon as the crews returned to station, they were mobilised again — this time to reports of a vehicle fire in Babcary.

On arrival, crews found a single vehicle that was now on its roof. Thankfully, everyone was clear of the vehicle and safe. Crews worked to make the vehicle and surrounding area safe.

While crews were packing away, Police informed them of another small collision further along the road. Crews attended and once again made the area and vehicle safe before handing the scene over to Police.

15/08/2026

Thank you to Mia and her Daughter Tilly for the donation of cake to us this morning..cake is always greatfully received.!!
Thank you x 😍😋

14/08/2026

14/08/2026

🚨14/8/26🚨
Incident: Animal Rescue 🐎
Location: Lydford
Crew: 82P1 Dan, Elliot, Paul, Ian
Attending station:Bridgwater (Technical Rescue Team)

This morning, the Somerton crew were alerted to reports of a horse that had become stuck in Lydford Weir.

On arrival, the crew were faced with exactly that situation. Due to the location Incident Commander Shore requested the attendance of Bridgwater’s Technical Rescue Team.

While awaiting their arrival, the Somerton crew worked to keep the horse safe and calm, while also ensuring the safety and wellbeing of its owners.

Once on scene, the Bridgwater crews used a Hampshire harness, alongside a local farmer’s tele handler and following advice from a local vet to carefully and safely lift the horse to a place of safety.

Delia (7 years old) after a short flying lesson was left in the care of her owners.

12/08/2026

Another busy day for our crew at Somerton..
Dan,Elliott, Ian,Paul and Dave were initially sent to Bridgwater for Stand by duties to provide cover but were then moved to Street Fire Station who were all out on incidents and whilst en route to Street we had a AFA (automatic fire alarm) shout which was quickly dealt with.
We then went back to Street but whilst en route we were then moved to Taunton Fire Station to provide cover whilst they dealt with a grass fire .
Whilst on Stand by at Taunton we were then mobilised to North Curry for a field fire which was rapidly spreading through hedgerows.
We dealt with it using 3 hose reel jets,beaters and with the help of local farmer creating a fire break , the fire was stopped with assistance from Bridgwater and Taunton who were on their way back from their previous incidents.

Another busy day for the crew in testing conditions.

12/08/2026

A video taken by us of the devastation from yesterday's shift at the New Forest supporting Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service .
Further teams from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are continuing to support the Major Incident in Hampshire today and the coming days.

11/08/2026

🚨11/8/26🚨
Incident: Major Incident, Heathland Fire
Location: New Forest
Crew: 82P1 Dan, Ian, Elliot, Dave
Attending station: Multiple from across serval different counties.

🚒 Somerton Crew Assisting at New Forest Heathland Fire 🔥

At around 06:00 this morning, our crew were called to make their way to the New Forest to assist Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service with a significant heathland fire.

The fire has been burning for the past two days and has affected an area of approximately 1.6 square kilometres. With the dry conditions, large area involved and changing wind direction, this has been a particularly challenging incident.

Somerton crew have been working extremely hard throughout the day alongside crews from Hampshire and other services, helping with efforts to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading further.

The crew have spent around 11 hours at the incident (15 hours with travel), working in difficult conditions while dealing with intense heat and challenging terrain.

The photos below give you an insight into just some of the conditions our crews have been working in today.

10/08/2026

With another heatwave this week the Wildfire Risk Map is VERY HIGH with midweek showing EXCEPTIONAL risk in parts of Somerset! This means wildfires 🔥 can start easily & spread rapidly.

Thank you to all our followers for sharing our messages, this helps protect your communities, the environment and our firefighters, as responding to any incidents in the heat is extremely challenging for them.

Reducing risk, saving lives! Your efforts are truly appreciated in reducing that risk.

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