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Apply Now to Become an On-call Firefighter

We are currently recruiting On-call Firefighters for our five On-call fire stations across the county.

Council Tax Consultation – Have Your Say

Royal Berkshire Fire Authority (RBFA) wants your views on Council Tax funding for the next financial year, with a consultation open until 9am on Monday, 2 February.

Ring in The New Year with New Smoke Alarms

This January, we are urging people to buy more smoke alarms to ensure they have enough to cover their homes.

Your Fire Service Wants to Hear from You

We are consulting the public on four proposed equality objectives that will help guide the way we provide our services to communities across the county and best support our staff.

Wayne Bowcock, Chief Fire Officer, Recognised in King’s New Year’s Honours

We are delighted to announce that Wayne Bowcock, Chief Fire Officer, has been awarded the King’s Fire Service Medal in The King’s New Year Honours list for 2026.

In December, we responded to emergency incidents within 10 minutes on 72.1%

of occasions.

Target 75%

Apply Now to Become an On-call Firefighter

Council Tax Consultation – Have Your Say

Ring in The New Year with New Smoke Alarms

Your Fire Service Wants to Hear from You

Wayne Bowcock, Chief Fire Officer, Recognised in King’s New Year’s Honours

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