These web pages provide information about the structure of the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority. Use the various
links to navigate to the relevant sections for further information.

Structure of the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority
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Function
Members of the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority are responsible for setting the Fire and Rescue Service operating
budget and determining how the service is run.
Structure
The Authority comprises 25 local councillors appointed by the six unitary authorities in the county: Bracknell Forest
Borough Council; Reading Borough Council; Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead; Slough Borough Council; West Berkshire
Council and Wokingham Borough Council.
The Chief Fire Officer, Authority Treasurer and Authority Clerk and Monitoring Officer are the principal personnel whom liaise
directly between the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service and with the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority. Refer to the following
interface diagram for further information on the relationship of the Fire Authority with other various elements including the
unitary authorities and the public.
Further Information
To find out further information about the Authority consult the Members Handbook, this document also contains a
database of RBFA contacts and addresses. To view this and other useful information select the relevant link from the
Quick Links section at the top of this page.
Interface Diagram
The following graphic illustrates the interface between the Fire Authority, Fire and Rescue Service, Unitaries and the Public.

Quick Links
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