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New Chief Fire Officer Sets Out Vision for the Future of RBFRS 

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s new Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive, Mark Arkwell began his new role with the Service last week (Saturday, 28 March 2026). 

Smoke Alarms Save Lives. But Do Yours Work?

The simple fact is that working smoke alarms save lives. That’s why we are encouraging residents to test theirs regularly, so you are alerted in the case of a fire.

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New High-Rise Legislation is Coming

New legislation is coming on Monday, 6 April 2026. Make sure you understand your rights and responsibilities.

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Budget for 2026-27 Agreed

On Monday, 23 February, Royal Berkshire Fire Authority agreed Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s 2026/27 Budget and Band D Council Tax precept.

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

of occasions.

Target 75%

New Chief Fire Officer Sets Out Vision for the Future of RBFRS

Smoke Alarms Save Lives. But Do Yours Work?

New High-Rise Legislation is Coming

Budget for 2026-27 Agreed

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