'Only the most vulnerable' to receive free alarms risk

Pat Tyler, the community safety manger for Devon and Somerset Fire Service in Torbay said people would still receive a free Home Safety Visit, …
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1200 fire checks at homes across Torbay after fatal blaze

"There are probably 1200 homes within the Bay that have subsequently had a home safety visit and are now safer than they were before the fire. …
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A MUM from Torquay died from the asbestos disease mesolthelioma after washing …

… stripping out the asbestos-lined boiler rooms of two ships. "He would bring his work clothes home, and June would wash them for him," said Mr Parsons. …
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Hospital meet and greet volunteer scheme

To assist with this, your fire and rescue service has introduced home safety visits. These involve fire and rescue service employees visiting your home to …
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'Simple check could have saved children's lives'

TORBAY'S fire chief has said a simple home safety check could have prevented the tragedy which claimed the lives of two children in Ellacombe Church Road. …

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Fire service has fitted 1200 smoke alarms since tragedy

For further information about home safety visits call 01803 653700 or freephone 0800 7311 822. Alternatively, email firekills@dsfire.gov.uk.

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