Postman Ian Smith has officially launched the latest set of Royal Mail Stamps in Tavistock.

Ian represents a magnificent roll-call of postmen and women who are also members of the retained Fire and Rescue Services. The retained fire service is a group of men and women who do ordinary jobs, but are ready to go to a 'shout' the moment a call comes.

Their courage and bravery saves thousands of lives every year, now Royal Mail is paying tribute to the modern-day firefighter on six dramatic stamps.

Issued this week, the Fire and Rescue Service stamps turn the spotlight on those who regularly risk their own lives to save others, and the testing conditions they operate under.