Latest News - 2018

Volunteering with RBFRS

Volunteers’ Week ran from 1-7 June and was a fantastic opportunity to say thank you to our dedicated team of volunteers around the county. Who better to tell you about…

01 June 2018

Two firefighters wearing breathing apparatus talking to one another in front of a fire engine

Busy bank holiday weekend for Berkshire’s firefighters

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) crews dealt with a number of incidents between Saturday, 26 May and Monday, 28 May. A total of 177 calls were recorded by…

29 May 2018

Flooding on the banks of the river Thames

Weather warning

Due to an Amber weather warning for rain in place for parts of the county until 6am tomorrow (Friday, 1 June), Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is advising residents…

29 May 2018

Artist impression of the exterior of the new Crowthorne Fire Station. The exterior building is coloured grey, white and red and is surrounded by trees

RBFRS Holding a Public Exhibition Event in Crowthorne

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) would like to invite residents of Crowthorne and neighbouring areas to come and hear more about the planned re-build of the Fire Station. …

24 May 2018

Man facing away with phone to his ear banner with cafe lights in the background

Warning issued after reports of rogue callers

We have been contacted by people concerned about phone calls they have received where the caller either claims to be selling advertising in a magazine or fundraising for the fire…

22 May 2018