Somerton Fire Station

24/05/2026

🚨24/5/26🚨
Incident: Fire (Electrical)
Location: Curry Rivel
Crew: Dan, Tom, Max, Ian, Paul
Attending stations: Taunton

That evening, the Somerton crew were alerted to an electrical pole that had caught fire. On arrival, crews confirmed this was the case and the oil from the transformer had set both the pole and surrounding ground on fire. Crews waited for National Grid to arrive to confirm it was safe before dampening down the hot spots.

Did you know you can call the national grid (105) if you spot something wrong with their network. By calling them and giving them either an identification number or 3 words, they are able to take steps remotely to help isolate the piece of equipment that is faulty or damaged. If there is fire/smoke or risk to human life, then always call 999.

Nation grid number:

“Stay Live 105”

23/05/2026

💦🚗🚒 Car Wash 🚒🚗💦

On the 6th of June from 09:00 till 13:00 the crew and family will be holding a charity car wash at Somerton Fire Station. Card and cash donations will be accepted on the day with all donations going to the Fire Fighters Charity. So, if your vehicle is in need of a wash, come down and support your local station all while raising money for an amazing charity.

03/05/2026

More than 8 in 10 UK drowning deaths are male.

As the weather warms up, our Chief Fire Officer Gavin Ellis - also National Fire Chiefs Council - NFCC Drowning Prevention Lead - is urging people to take care around water. Many incidents happen during everyday activities, often without entering the water intentionally.

Cold water is dangerous year-round - even a simple slip can be life-threatening.

Stay safe: keep back from edges, avoid distractions, and call 999 instead of entering the water. Full story in link below.

01/05/2026

🚨 April Summary🚨🚒

April saw the crew at Somerton respond to a total of 24 shouts throughout the month bringing the total for the year to 67.

X9 AFA (Automatic Fire Alarm)🚨
X3 RTC (Road Traffic Collision) 🚗
X3 Property Fire 🏠🔥
X3 Standby 📟
X2 Chimney Fire 🔥
X1 Caravan Fire 🔥
X1 Fire In The Open 🔥
X1 Vehicle Fire
X1 Persons In Crisis

30/04/2026

🚨29/4/26🚨
Incident: Large Vehicle Fire
Location: Street
Crew: 82P1 Dan, Ian, Nicky, Lod, Paul
82M5 Tom, Max, Elliot
Attending Stations: Glastonbury, Bridgwater (Water carrier)

Yesterday afternoon, the crew were alerted to a tele-handler that had caught on fire. On arrival, the crew were faced with the vehicle well alight and starting to set the nearby hedgerow and grass on fire. Somerton and Glastonbury worked together getting CAFS to work on the fire. The decision was taken to make up for the Land Rover from Somerton to assist in the effort. Once mobilized, they were soon on scene helping to extinguish the surrounding areas.

🚨29/4/26🚨
Incident: Fire In The Open
Location: Godney
Crew: Nicky, Max, Elliott
Attending Stations: Glastonbury, Cheddar, Bridgwater (Water Carrier)

As soon as the crew got back to the station, we were once again mobilized. This time, to take the Land Rover out again to assist our colleagues in extinguishing a fire that was spreading through a field. A long afternoon for the crew who worked hard to resolve both callouts 🚒🔥🥵.

27/04/2026

A busy 24 hours for the Somerton crew seeing us mobilised to 5 different shouts. They were as follows.

🚨26/4/26🚨
Incident: Fire Domestic
Location: Pibsbury
Crew: Dan, Tom, Max, Elliott
Attending stations: Martock, Yeovil

🚨26/4/26🚨
Incident: Standby
Location: Bridgwater
Crew: Tom, Elliott, Max, Simmo, Ash

🚨26/4/26🚨
Incident: Fire Caravan/Camping
Location: Middlezoy
Crew: Tom, Max, Paul, Simmo, Ash
Attending Station: Bridgwater + On call

🚨27/4/26🚨
Incident: Fire Domestic
Location: Ilchester
Crew: Nicky, Dan, Tom, Lod Ash
Attending Station: Yeovil, Sherborne

🚨27/4/26🚨
Incident: RTC persons trapped
Location: Langport
Crew: Dan, Tom, Lod, Elliott, Ian
Attending Stations: Martock

19/04/2026

🚨19/04/26🚨
Incident: RTC (Road Traffic Collision)
Location: Compton Dundon
Crew: Dan, Tom, Nicky, Simmo
Attending stations: Street

Last night Fire control mobilised both Somerton and Street to reports of a signal Vehicle RTC where a car had collided with an electrical pole and the occupant was still with in the vehicle. On arrival the crews confirmed this was the case and began carrying out first aid before assisting the occupants out of the vehicle. They were then left in the care of the ambulance service while crews then made the car and surrounded around safe. Due to the electrical pole and lines being across the road a cordon was put in place while crews awaited the arrival of Western Power to repair the damage.

The road is likely to remain shut until around 3pm this afternoon while the repair work is carried out.

02/04/2026

🚨 March Summary🚨🚒

March saw the crew at somerton respond to a total of 14 shouts throughout the month bringing the total for the year to 43.

X4 Fire In The Open 🔥
X2 Property Fires 🏠🔥
X2 RTC (Road Traffic Collision) 🚗
X2 Standby 📟
X2 AFA (Automatic Fire Alarm)🚨
X1 Assist Other Agency 🚑
X1 Hazardous Material ☢️

01/04/2026

23/03/2026

🚨23/3/26🚨
Incident: Fire Domestic
Location: Lytes Cary
Crew: Dan, Ian, Max, Lod, Paul
Attending stations: Street, Yeovil, Castle Cary, Martock, Wincanton

This afternoon the crew at somerton were alerted to reports of a fire domestic with smoke issuing from the roof. On arrival the crew confirmed there was smoke and flames issuing from the property measuring around 20m X 10m. Due to this Incident Commander Dan tasked Paul and Ian to wear BA (Breathing Apparatus) and tackle the fire internally while Max initially attack the fire externally to prevent fire spread. The crew made a strong attack on the fire before the arrival of other crews.

In total 6 BA wearers were used to tackle the fire using 3 HRJ (Hose Reel Jests), one safety jet, 4 thermal imaging cameras, 2 triple extension ladders, 1 roof ladder and an aerial ladder platform. There was 25% fire damage to roof void.

09/03/2026

Please help...

One of our Firefighters has unfortunately had their bike stolen . He uses this bike to attend station whilst on-call and it's very much needed.

Please can anyone with any information please contact the station via messenger?

🚨🚨 EDIT 🚨🚨.

THIS HAS NOW BEEN LOCATED AND RETURNED...THANK YOU.