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Celebrate Diwali Safely

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is asking for residents who participate in this religious celebration to do so carefully, as open flames can pose a fire risk.

07 November 2023

Fire damage to residential property following an e-bike fire

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service issues electrical fire safety advice ahead of festive season

Lithium-ion batteries are found in many household electrical goods such as laptops, mobile phones, e-bikes and some vapes. The batteries can cause sudden and ferocious fires if misused or damaged.

01 November 2023

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Wet Weather Advice

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is advising residents to remain #WeatherAware and follow the latest reports during the wet weather.

25 October 2023

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Celebrate Safely this Halloween and Bonfire Night

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is encouraging people to stay safe when celebrating Halloween and Bonfire Night this year.

23 October 2023

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Ambitious Refurbishment Programme Planned for Slough Fire Station

Royal Berkshire Fire Authority has approved plans to invest in a substantial refurbishment of Slough Fire Station.

17 October 2023

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Over the last few months, our latest cohort of Who

Over the last few months, our latest cohort of Wholetime Firefighter Apprentices have been hard at work training at the Fire Services College in Morton-in-Marsh.

They have now returned to Berkshire to complete their training before they graduate in November.

#OneTeamForBerkshire #Training #FireService #Fire #Firefighter #Apprentice #Apprenticeship

We are delighted to have been shortlisted as a fin

We are delighted to have been shortlisted as a finalist in the English Veterans Awards, in ‘Employer of the Year’ category.

RBFRS is committed to promoting the inclusion of those who have served their country as part of RBFRS’ broader equality, diversity and inclusion programme.

#veterans #awards #armedforces #berkshire #fireservice #careers

Our Blue Watch crew at Bracknell recently attended

Our Blue Watch crew at Bracknell recently attended an event held at the Bracknell Open Learning Centre.

The event aimed to provide important fire safety and careers advice to members of the Hong Kong community living in and around Bracknell. We discussed Home Fire Safety (Safe and Well Visits), Road Safety and Water Safety. The event was also a good opportunity to see the fire engine, equipment we use and learn about careers in the fire and rescue service.

Approximately 70 people attended and we hope they all enjoyed the event.

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Earlier this month, crews from across the Service

Earlier this month, crews from across the Service were joined by Thames Valley Fire Control Service, Local Authorities and our blue-light partners for a high-rise training exercise at the University of Reading.

The scenario was an opportunity to test a multi-agency response to a major incident in a high-rise building.

#OneTeamForBerkshire #Firefighter #Firefighting #Training #University #RDGUK #Fire #Exercise

Thank you to everyone who attended Reading pride o

Thank you to everyone who attended Reading pride on Saturday 31st August. We had a great time and enjoyed talking to you all.

If you are at all interested in a career within Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, please visit: https://ow.ly/fCA450TfaBh

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We are delighted and humbled to have been shortlis

We are delighted and humbled to have been shortlisted in the ‘Employer of the Year’ category at English Veterans Awards.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is committed to promoting the inclusion of those who have served their country, ensuring equality and inclusion as part of RBFRS’ broader equality, diversity and inclusion programme.

RBFRS is a ‘good fit’ employer for Veterans to transition to and employs at least 25 Veterans in a variety of roles including Firefighter, ICT, Programme Office, Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Facilities and Communications and Engagement.

We recognise that ex-forces personnel have great strengths and strong transferable skills to bring to any role within our fire and rescue service, coupled with a strong commitment to public service and community.

We are proud to support those who serve, and who have served, and their families.

RBFRS has established pathways for transition from the Armed Forces to the fire and rescue service.

Good luck to all the finalists; you are all very deserving.
#veteransawards #veterans #military

On 23 August our crew at Wokingham Road Fire Stati

On 23 August our crew at Wokingham Road Fire Station welcomed the Guide Dogs for a familiarisation and sensory event.
The dogs toured the station and fire appliance, this helps the dogs become accustomed with unfamiliar noises, smells and general interaction around a fire station's unique environment and surroundings.

As part of their training to become guide dogs, firefighters helped the four-legged recruits familiarise themselves with what they might encounter during an emergency, such as the smell of fire and the sound of sirens.

On Saturday, we hosted a Biker Down safety course,

On Saturday, we hosted a Biker Down safety course, alongside the Metropolitan Police Motorcycle Safety Team.

The event was held at Theale Community Fire Station and despite the weather the course was well attended.

Motorcyclist Blogger Michelle Chamberlain joined us to help promote motorcycle safety and share her personal experience.

During the session, attendees were taught about how to manage a crash scene, how to administer lifesaving first aid and the science of being seen. Following this, the Metropolitan police motorcycle safety team took the motorcyclists out for a 3-hour observed ride, with some riding as far as Sussex.

To find out more about Biker Down and future sessions, please visit:
https://www.facebook.com/bikerdownthamesvalley/?locale=en_GB

What skills might you learn at Fire Cadets? Find

What skills might you learn at Fire Cadets?

Find out what last year's cadets based at our fire stations had to say.

If this sounds good and you would like to learn some new skills, we are currently recruiting! Details on how to apply are available on our website rbfrs.co.uk/firecadets

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On Saturday there was an open day at Newbury Fire

On Saturday there was an open day at Newbury Fire Station which drew hundreds of attendees.

There was a mixture of entertainment and different vehicles on display, from vintage fire engines to modern specialist equipment, such as our Aerial Ladder Platform. Guests were allowed to have a close-up experience of the Fire Station and the vehicles which help keep people safe.

Thank you to our partners at Thames Valley Police, South Central Ambulance Service and Berkshire Lowland Search and Rescue Service for attending and thank you to all those who attended or helped at the event.

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