Thursday, 8 May 2025 marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day, 80 years since the end of World War II in 1945. Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) commemorated this important occasion by attending national events and observing a two minutes’ silence.
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Have You Got an Escape Plan?
This May, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is urging residents and business owners across the county to keep escape routes clear and make sure they know how to get out of their homes or businesses in emergencies.
Reduce the Risk of Wildfires This Summer
As the temperature increases coming up to summer, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is asking residents across the county to stay safe and take extra care to reduce the risk of wildfires.
10 years of Control Room collaboration across Thames Valley fire services – Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire
This month marks ten years since the launch of the Thames Valley Fire Control Service (TVFCS), which provides 24/7 emergency call handling and dispatch for three neighbouring fire services.
Be Water Aware – Stay Safe In and Around Water
As we head into the summer, more people will be heading to the beach or spending time around Berkshire’s rivers, lakes and canals. To make sure everyone stays safe, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is reminding them to ’Be Water Aware’ around our waterways.