These web pages provide a quick way to find out about the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority. Use the various links to navigate to the relevant sections for further information.

You may find what you need listed under the Quick Links section, otherwise read on.

The Royal Berkshire Fire Authority is responsible for setting the budget for Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service and it determines how the service is run.

Use the following links to navigate to the relevant section.

• Documents and policy
• Meetings, calendars and plans
• RBFA Member Handbook
• Membership of committees and other appointments
• How to contact us
• Codes of conduct / Standards Committee

Use the following links to find various documents, policy, minutes of meetings, results, accounting documents and projects.

1. Manuals and Minutes
Select the following link(s) to view RBFRS Manuals, Minutes, Agendas, Contracts, Training, Circulars and Reports.

• RBFRS documents

2. Human Resource documents

• Human Resources Strategy (PDF 51Kb)
• LGPS Employer Discretions Statement (May 2008) (PDF 26Kb)

3. Integrated Risk Management Plan
Select the following link(s) to find out about our Integrated Risk Management Plan (IRMP), and view the currently available plans, documents and reports.

• IRMP

4. Performance and Accounting
Select the following link(s) to view our Corporate Plans, BVPI, Statement of Accounts, Audit Commission Reports and Best Value statistics.

• Performance

Use the following links to download the latest information.

• Calendar of Meetings (2010-11) (PDF)
• Forward Plan (PDF)

Use the following links to download the latest Committee Membership documents.

• Committee Membership (2010-11) [PDF]
• Committee Chairs / Lead Officers (2010-11) [PDF]
• Members’ Details [PDF]

Strategic Commitments approved by the Fire Authority - 10 December 2008.

1. Minimise loss of life, injury and damage from fire, road traffic collisions and other hazards.
2. Improve public and business safety and reduce risk, through targeted education and enforcement of fire safety legislation.
3. Demonstrate continuous improvement and efficiencies, ensuring consultation and partnership working.
4. Be an employer of choice, offering equality of opportunity and development to all.
5. Provide resilient emergency response through risk management and planning.
6. Conduct activities in an environmentally sustainable way.

Use the following links to get in contact with us.

• Making comments
• Making compliments
• Reporting complaints
• Codes of conduct (Reporting Complaints About a Member of the Fire Authority)
• How to find us - location Maps [PDF]
• Headquarters location [interactive map]
• Training Centre location [interactive map]
• Fire station locations
• Addresses

Use these links to find out more.

• Structure of the RBFA
• Unitary Authorities
• RBFA Member Handbook
• Codes of conduct / Standards Committee
• IRMP
• Publication Scheme / Freedom of Information
• RMB (South East)
• How to contact us
• RBFRS documents
• Fire station locations