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Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) aims to contribute to securing a safe society by reducing the incidence of death, injury and damage to property from fire and other emergencies.

Publication Scheme
7. The Services We Offer

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Use the following links to find out more. This class of information includes information about the services we offer, including leaflets, guidance and newsletters. Information available is expected for the current year and forms an extension of the first class (Who We Are and What We Do).

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a. Information About the Provision of the Authority’s Services b. Regulatory Responsibilities and Procedures c. Leaflets and Explanatory Booklets d. Services For Which the Authority is Entitled to Recover a Fee (plus List of Fees) e. Media Releases f. Fire Service Reports on Major Incidents g. Special Services

Special Services, table showing scale of charges:

Special Service £ Charge


Inspection Marriage Licence £130.00 (tax exempt)


Appliance and Crew £295.00 per hour or part hour, inclusive of all equipment carried as normal complement and charges to commence from time of leaving station to time of return.


Interview with Fire Officer £130.00 per hour or part hour


Instructors £130.00 per hour or part hour


Copies of Fire Reports Free of charge


Log Book £25.00


All Works on Private Hydrants £25.00 + VAT for each hydrant


Other Special Services (includes Industrial Training Courses) In the case of special services for which charges have not been outlined above: Service undertaken only after written acceptance of an estimated cost.