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Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service issues safety advice during Electrical Fire Safety Week

During Electrical Fire Safety Week, our fire prevention teams have issued important advice as the number of people in the South East concerned about the cost of heating their homes rises and turn to using electric heaters.

15 November 2022

Armed Forces Veterans' Hub event at Newbury Fire Station

Newbury Fire Station hosts Armed Forces Veterans’ Hub Event

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) hosted the latest Armed Forces Veterans’ Hub Event, which took place on 4 November 2022 at Newbury Fire Station, 10am-1pm. The theme for…

08 November 2022

Long Service and Good Conduct Medal and Award recipients

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service recognises outstanding public service

On Tuesday, 1 November 2022, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Annual Awards ceremony took place at the Coppid Beech Hotel in Bracknell.

03 November 2022

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Stay safe when celebrating this Halloween and Bonfire Night

We are urging residents to celebrate safely ahead of this year’s Halloween and Bonfire night celebrations.

28 October 2022

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Bracknell Fire Station attracts hundreds of visitors to its Open Day

Bracknell Fire Station opened its doors to hundreds of queuing visitors on Tuesday, 25 October during half-term week.

26 October 2022

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Caversham Road Fire Station marked 85 years of ser

Caversham Road Fire Station marked 85 years of service with an Open Day on Saturday, 26 October.

The event was really well attended, with queues forming throughout the day to see the fire engine and meet our Green Watch crews. Attendees also got to see the Water and Animal Rescue Unit and watch a working at height demonstration by firefighters.

Supporting the event were TVP Reading, as well as Berkshire Lowland Search & Rescue - BLSAR, who took the opportunity to discuss a range of issues with local residents.

Thank you to all those who attended and helped to mark this milestone.
For details of other events coming up, please visit our website.

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This International Control Room Week, we are proud

This International Control Room Week, we are proud to be celebrating the hardworking individuals at Thames Valley Fire Control Service (TVFCS) whose professionalism and dedication ensures that communities across Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire receive quick and effective response.

By smoothly managing emergency calls, they enable our resources to be deployed swiftly, helping us to protect our community.

From RBFRS, thank you to all control room emergency response staff.

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Congratulations to our newest Wholetime Firefighte

Congratulations to our newest Wholetime Firefighter Apprentices who have raised more than £3,000 for the Fire Fighters Charity by each rowing the length of the River Thames in Berkshire.

Collectively, the Apprentices rowed more than 300km on rowing machines at the Lexicon in Bracknell.

You can still donate to the fundraiser by visiting rbfrs.co.uk/events

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We are delighted to announce that two staff member

We are delighted to announce that two staff members from Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, Ellece Ott and Joanna Herring, are taking part in an upcoming Arctic expedition with the Fire Angel Foundation!

In February 2025, the pair will be travelling to Umea in Sweden where they will brave icy temperatures that can reach -15c. They have already begun their training, learning survival tactics for the snow.

The Fire Angel Foundation provides extraordinary experiences for young women, offering immersive training for adventurous journeys that builds self-confidence, develops leadership skills, and finds a sense of belonging.

The foundation was set up by George and Bex, two firefighters who completed an expedition to the South Pole in January 2024. In doing so, they became the first emergency services team to traverse Antarctica and pioneer a new route totalling 1,230km.

"We were both really inspired by George and Bex during their expedition to the South Pole", says Ellece. "It's going to be a real test to our resilience and to see what we are capable of! I'm so proud to be a part of the foundation and can't wait to see the doors we can help open for Fire Cadets".

Jo says: "I'm ecstatic to be chosen for this Arctic expedition. The goal is to empower women and show that they are capable of doing amazing things".

We will be sharing their progress throughout their journey, so follow #fireangelexpedition on Instagram, Facebook, X (formally known as Twitter), and LinkedIn to stay up to date.

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Our Firefighter Apprentices are raising money for

Our Firefighter Apprentices are raising money for The Fire Fighters Charity this Saturday!

Join them at the Lexicon in Bracknell as they row 38.5 miles, the length of the River Thames in Berkshire, between 10am and 4pm.

Read more and donate by visiting rbfrs.co.uk/events

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We were delighted to welcome guests from @berkshir

We were delighted to welcome guests from @berkshirevision Berkshire Vision to Theale Community Fire Station yesterday.

Our Blue Watch crew talked about our Safe and Well visits, which we offer to eligible residents to provide safety advice to help reduce the risk of fire in the home. The crew gave visitors a tour of the station and the chance to feel some of the equipment we use.

If you would like to learn more about Safe and Well Visits and how to apply for one, please visit rbfrs.co.uk/safeandwell

Berkshire Vision provide practical and friendly support, sport and activities to visually impaired children and adults, and their families in Berkshire. To find out more about their services, please visit berkshirevision.org.uk

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In mid September, our Wokingham Blue Watch crew at

In mid September, our Wokingham Blue Watch crew attended the Wokingham Heritage Open Day.

Our crew went to the Town Hall, where the aim was to highlight Wokingham’s many past and current connections which make Wokingham the place it is today. There were exhibits about the fire service through the years in Wokingham, including a 1939 fire engine stationed in Market Place.

We hope everyone enjoyed the celebrations!

Head over to the Wokingham Town Council Facebook page for more information about the event.

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Yesterday we held a Have a Go event as part of our

Yesterday we held a Have a Go event as part of our Discover a Career as a Firefighter Sessions.

It was great to see so many people attend the event, which was held at Palmer Park Leisure Centre in Reading. Attendees had the chance to try some of the physical tests at recruitment that are difficult to replicate elsewhere and find out more about the role.

If you're interested in finding out more about becoming a firefighter, you can sign up to future sessions through our website: https://www.rbfrs.co.uk/latest-news/2024/more-sessions-added-discover-a-career-as-a-firefighter/

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Earlier this month, several crews took part in a m

Earlier this month, several crews took part in a mass decontamination training exercise at Whitley Wood Fire Station.

Firefighters from Newbury, Whitley Wood, Wokingham Road, Maidenhead and Wokingham fire stations took part in the exercise that focused on using our Mass Decontamination Unit.

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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.

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