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Fire Service Opens New Training Facility in Berkshire

We are pleased to announce the opening of a new Learning and Development Centre in Whitley Wood, Reading.

Smoke Alarms: An Easy Way to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones

We are once again supporting the Fire Kills Smoke Alarm Purchasing campaign.

Three new fire engines arrive in West Berkshire

Following investment from Royal Berkshire Fire Authority, new fire engines have been deployed at Newbury and Theale fire stations.

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We are Recruiting Fire Cadets!

We are now recruiting Fire Cadets for 2025/26.

Sponsor Our Awards Ceremony!

With just a few months to go until our annual Awards Ceremony, we are continuing to invite local businesses and organisations to support the event.

In June, we responded to emergency incidents within 10 minutes on 70.2%

of occasions.

Target 75%

Your Service

Our Commitments

We are dedicated to achieving our six Strategic Commitments for the people we serve in Berkshire.

Fire Authority Meetings

Details of meetings of Royal Berkshire Fire Authority. Links to the agenda and reports can also be found here.

Consultation and Engagement Hub

We aim to consult and seek feedback on our services to ensure that we understand our communities’ needs and expectations so we can develop our services.

Transparency

We are committed to providing greater openness and financial transparency.

Our Performance

Every year, we set targets for our performance to ensure we are delivering what we have promised in our strategic commitments.

Celebrating Safely

Advice on how to minimise the dangers of fire when organising or attending an event.