Plympton Fire Station

🎄✨ **Merry Christmas from Plympton Fire Station! 🚒🔔**

As we celebrate the joyous season, Plympton Fire Station extends warm wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to our wonderful community! 🎅🎁

Your safety is our priority, especially during this festive time. Remember to stay safe and secure by ensuring you have working smoke alarms in your homes. 🏡🚨

Click the links below for some valuable advice on fire safety:

1. 🕵️‍♂️ Fire Safety Tips: https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/news/safety-3-causes-fires-december-and-how-avoid-them
2. 🚒 Drink Driving : https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/news/safety-plan-ahead-avoid-drink-driving

Let's make this holiday season not only joyful but also safe for everyone. Together, we can ensure a Merry and Safe Christmas for all! 🌟🔒

🎉🔥

A yellow cold-health alert has been issued for the South West today, this is expected to last until midday on Tuesday 5 December.

https://orlo.uk/PMrnJ

As the temperature drops, there are lots of things you can do to stay warm safely.

We have helpful advice available on our website, including guidance on safe fuel storage and the use of wood fires and portable heaters.

https://orlo.uk/aWjYQ

If you come across floodwater on the roads, please don't drive through it. Turn around and take an alternative route. Don’t take unnecessary risks.

• Just 30cm of water is enough to float a car.
• You don’t know what’s under the water – there could be hidden hazards, or it could be deeper than you thought.
• Just an egg-cupful of water sucked into your car’s engine will lead to severe damage.

Read our advice: https://orlo.uk/OHxFg

The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for strong winds on Thursday 2 November, covering large parts of the south west including Devon and Somerset.

Read our advice on storm Ciarán: https://orlo.uk/oSIn3

Winter is fast approaching and we’re encouraging everyone to check in on their loved ones as the weather turns colder.

We all have someone we care about who may need a little extra support if they have ill health or are less mobile.

Over the next few months, we’ll be sharing things that you can do to help us keep those we love safe and reduce false alarms.

We already have lots of good advice on our website- https://orlo.uk/3k5VK

We want to say congratulations to Duncan Bibby, who stands fourth from the left, for accomplishing a significant milestone – completing his initial recruit training and taking on the role of a firefighter at the Plympton fire station. His addition to our team fills us with genuine excitement, and we eagerly anticipate the collaboration ahead in his new capacity. 👏

Congratulations to our latest on-call firefighter recruits who have completed their acquisition course and are 'on the run.' Left to right are: Kayleigh Butcher-Nardiello, Martock; Sally Lynch, Ilminster; Jasmine Paskins ,Yelverton; Duncan Bibby, Plympton; James Underwood, Newton Abbot; Samuel Musselwhite, Bideford; Thomas Reader, Yelverton; Karl Learnihan, Barnstaple.

Visit our website to learn more about becoming an on-call fire fighter:
https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/careers/on-call-firefighters #:~:text=You%20can%20apply%20to%20be,stations%20page%20of%20our%20website.

Don't forget, tomorrow our colleagues from Plymstock Fire Station are hosting an open day at their impressive new fire station. Your support would mean a lot, and it's a fantastic opportunity to expand your knowledge of fire safety. Exciting live demonstrations, a tempting raffle, and much more await you at the event!

Just one day to go to our open day and the crew here at 51 have been busy getting everything ready.

Please remember to bring cash with you for all the great activities we have, plus the firefighters charity shop, bbq and cake sale!

Please also be aware there will be no parking at the station, but there’s plenty of free parking nearby either in the Broadway car park or at Dean Cross car park.

We can’t wait to see you all!

Stn 51

Don't miss the chance to visit the Saltash Community Fire Station and their firefighters today during their open day. It's a wonderful opportunity to observe their work, learn about fire safety, and get answers to any questions you might have. 🔥 🚒

ITS OPEN DAY!!!!

Come and join us from 11am at Saltash Fire Station where we have lots going on!

🔥Fire appliances
👮‍♂️ Police
🚑 Ambulance
🏊‍♂️ RNLI

🍔 Hot food
🍦 Ice Cream
🎟️ Raffle
🎨 Colouring Competition

At 12pm there be a live Road Traffic Collision demonstration by Bodmin Community Fire Station

We hope to see you all there!

🔥 Fire Incident 🔥

Yesterday, along with our colleagues from Crownhill Fire Station we where mobilised to a building fire between Mudge Way and Underwood Road.
On route, the thick black smoke could be seen from distance and an additional resource from Greenbank Fire Station was requested.

On arrival, crews found a garage well alight and used multiple hose reel jets to attack the fire and stop the fire spreading to the neighbouring garage and the house.

The Garage and the contents were completely destroyed by the fire. The images below have been provided by the occupant of the affected property.

For any fire safety advice, please check out our website below.

https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/safety

🚨🚨 INCIDENT 🚨🚨

Earlier this afternoon we where alerted to a large vehicle fire up at the quarry on Lee Moor.

On arrival the large vehicle was fully engulfed in flames with thick black smoke billowing into the air.

We setup a team in breathing apparatus and attacked the vehicle with our hose reel and then had support from Yelverton Fire Station who likewise setup another team in breathing apparatus, and used a 45mm attack line.

Both teams quickly had the fire under control and had it extinguished before it spread to nearby gorse bushes.

The workforce from the quarry saved the day supporting us with a water tanker for us to use to supply our deliveries.

Overall, a great team effort from all involved.

Our colleagues from Axminster fire station are undertaking an amazing challenge for an amazing course

Please show your support to our friends who challenged themselves to 'walk the service' starting from Axminster Fire Station as they start their 160 Mile adventure across Southern Devon and up into Northern Somerset!

We want to wish good luck to FF Moore, FF Bearpark, FF Shillingford & FF Goetz as they undertake this epic journey. so if you see them make sure to give them a cheer!

The crew are fundraising to support one of their own, FF Moore, who is raising funds for essential support for his son, Idris, who has Cerebral Palsy. Idris requires specialised treatment and equipment that will help him reach his full potential.

If you are in a position to do so please help by supporting them and donating via this link:



https://www.justgiving.com/page/walkforidris?utm_source=copyLink&utm_medium=one_page&utm_content=page/walkforidris&utm_campaign=pfp-share&utm_term=68894011e00f4002b6a54046e3b74efe

Once again thanks for all your support,

With Thanks

This morning we were called out to a fire caused by a toaster that caught alight.

A working smoke alarm alerted the occupant of the property to the toaster. They then managed to remove the toaster and extinguish the fire.

Below are images of the toaster where you can see the extent of the damage caused by the food catching alight and melting the plastic surround.

Luckily, due to the quick actions of the occupant, the damage was only to the toaster and the pop tarts.

Want to know how to make your home as safe as possible?
Check out our fire saftey checklist : https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/safety/home/fire-safety-checklist

This month we have been doing some joint training with Crownhill Fire Station Blue watch. Due to the dry weather and risk of a wildfire, we decided to go up on Dartmoor and do some wildfire training. SM Wonnacott was able to show us some of the new equipment we have and how we need to work as a team to deal with this type of incident. Please click on the link below regarding wildfires.

https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/safety/outdoors/wildfires

On the sixth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, we remember the 72 people who lost their lives.

Our thoughts are with their families, friends and all those who were affected by the tragedy. 💚

On Sunday night Plympton and Crownhill were mobilised to a decking on fire in the Plympton area. When we arrived we quickly realised that the fire had spread to the house, which was well alight. The officer in charge from Plympton requested an additional 2 fire engines. Luckily all occupants of the property were free from the building. One dog was rescued by Firefighters in breathing apparatus. This is a good opportunity for us to request that you all check your fire alarms. If you need alarms in your property or if we can help you feel safer in your home with Fire safety advice tailored to you then please call us on 0800 05 02 999 or visit https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/safety/home/home-safety-visits

Photo credit: Phoebe Bond

Yesterday morning our Water Bowser was mobilised to a
Commercial / industrial fire in Staverton, due to the rural location, 2 Bowsers were required to maintain a water supply.

Please click on this link for more information about the incident, https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/incidents/property-fire-2023-05-19-06-24

Over the past few days, our water bowser has been mobilised to support the fires that have been happening due to the demolition of the old gas storage tanks at Cattedown.

Interesting facts !!

🔥 The gas storage tank was built in 1933, and then decommissioned is 2013

🔥 Its diameter is a crazy 65 meters !

🔥 It held 6 million cubic feet of gas once full !!

So we often get quite a few messages regarding fire safety within your homes. Click the below link to get tailored advice for your home, or the home of someone you care for.

Our online home safety check lets you carry out a thorough check of your home in only a few minutes. It’s simple and practical – giving you specific advice for your family and your home.

You can use the tool to:

🔥 Identify fire risks in your home 🏡
📖 Learn how you can reduce the risks 🛑
✏ Create your own home fire safety plan 📝

Online home safety check You can use an online home fire safety check tool.

ITS CAR WASH DAY !!!! 🧽 🚗 💦

See you from 10am 🙏🙏🥰🥰

We are taking donations both by cash and card !

🚨ATTENTION PLEASE 🚨

The BIG charity car wash is happening TOMORROW
Gates open at 10:00 and will be closing at 16:00
We will be able to accept both card and cash donations !!

🔅Come down and view our fire service vehicles 🚒

🔅Meet your local firefighters 👩‍🚒🧑🏼‍🚒

🔅We have our raffle which is £5 entry with some amazing prizes up for grabs, all of which are from our local community!! 🎟️

🔅As well as photo opportunities with some special guests !! 📸

We hope to see you all tomorrow !!!

The Fire Fighters Charity
Plymouth Live
The Plympton Podcast

The preparations have started !!! 🚒 💦 🚗 🧽

Tomorrow we will be hosting our charity car wash for the The Fire Fighters Charity

Just a reminder, our gates will be open from 10am !!!
See you tomorrow !

Plymouth Live
Devon Live

To celebrate international woman’s day, we spoke to Katie who is currently our ONLY female firefighter on station.

We asked Katie a few questions.

How long have you been in the fire service ?
“I have now been a firefighter for 4 years and also supporting the cadet scheme based at Plympton for 2 years.”

What do you enjoy about your job
“I like the fact, everyday is different and I am always learning new things. The team I work with are fantastic and I look as them as my second family. “

What do you outside of your On Call role at Plympton ?

“I have been a teaching assistant for the last 13 years. Supporting primary school children. I really enjoy my job seeing children develop. The children also love the fact I am a firefighter and it’s always a fun topic to speak about.“

Katie, happy international women’s day ! ❤️

Today marks the anniversary of the war in Ukraine. Our thoughts continue to be with those who have been caught up in this terrible conflict.

🔥🔥🔥 Save The Date!! 🔥🔥🔥

On Sunday 26th March, Plympton Fire Station will play host to a charity car wash in support of the Fire Fighters Charity. The car wash will take place from 10:00 to 16:00.

Join us at Plympton Fire Station from 10am for other small activities to support the charity, including a raffle with some amazing prizes!! 🏆 🥇

We hope to see you on Sunday 26th March ❤

Due to the support they offer to us and our families, the charity is close to our hearts.
Providing support for;
🔸 Mental Health
🔸 Physical Health
🔸 Social Wellbeing
🔸 Retirement
🔸 And much more !!!

Find out how amazing they are by visiting their website...
https://www.firefighterscharity.org.uk/how-we-can-help

The Fire Fighters Charity