2017-07-19 19:49:26 +0100
To: Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service Authority
Protect the Rescue capability for the County of Somerset
Residents and visitors to the County of Somerset have benefitted for many years by the provision of specialist Rescue Fire Appliances and the associated experienced Firefighters based at Taunton, Yeovil and Glastonbury. We wish to see this life saving provision to continue from these strategic County locations.
Why is this important?
It is important that Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service continue to provide a specialist rescue capability operating from the strategic locations of Taunton, Yeovil and Glastonbury - that Firefighters based at those locations can maintain their skills and experience for the benefit of those living, working, visiting or passing through the geographical area of Somerset. A loss of this provision will be detrimental to this life safety in the Somerset community and can not adequately be provided from further afield locations outwith the County area. It is a strategically important capability that the County has had for many years and should continue to have provided by Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.
