A FIRE station in Teignbridge has conducted chimney fire drills after a series of local incidents.

The crew from Buckfastleigh Fire Station recently got together for a training night aimed at the techniques used during chimney fires.

‘We honed our chimney fire skills which isn't easy when you do not have a chimney on station!’, a spokesperson for the station said.

It comes after a number of chimney fires in and around the Buckfastleigh area.

Elsewhere, the station are currently recruiting.

‘If you are interested in an exciting challenge and working as part of a close-knit team all whilst earning extra income why not contact us for further details or pop up and say hello on a Tuesday between 7pm and 9pm’, the spokesperson added.