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Rising Temperatures, Rising Risks

Another heatwave is here, with an Amber Heat-Health Alert issued for the South East by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The Alert is currently due to be in place until 9pm on Sunday, 12 July.

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Step Up and Join the Team as a Wholetime Firefighter

Looking to step into an exciting new career? We are now recruiting our next cohort of Wholetime Firefighter Apprentices.

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Authority Publishes Annual Report and Annual Plan

Royal Berkshire Fire Authority has published its Annual Report 2025/26 and Annual Plan 2026/27, highlighting progress made over the past year and setting priorities for the year ahead.

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Sponsorship Opportunities Now Available

We are now inviting local businesses and other organisations to be a part of our Awards Ceremony, which takes place every year.

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Person grilling sausages outdoors with fire safety awareness.

Don’t Let Barbecue Blunders Ruin Your Summer

Summer is in full swing and we are urging residents across the county to be careful when barbecuing this July.

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In April, we responded to emergency incidents within 10 minutes on 78.1% of occasions.

Target 75%

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Our Commitments

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

Our Commitments

Fire Authority Meetings

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

Meetings

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.

Engagement Hub

Transparency

We are committed to providing greater openness and financial transparency.

Transparency

Our Performance

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

Our Performance

Your Safety

Advice on how to minimise the dangers of fire in your home, business or elsewhere.

Your Safety