Fire service faces cuts
Devon and Somerset fire service is losing 17% of its government grant over the next two years, meaning it has to find £5.5 million worth of savings. It's led to concerns that lives will be put at risk.
Fire service produces video to tackle hoax calls
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has produced a video to show in schools to warn young people of the dangers of making hoax calls.
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