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Become a Wholetime Firefighter

Looking to begin an exciting new career? We are now recruiting our next cohort of Wholetime Firefighter Apprentices.

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New Chief Fire Officer Appointed

Following a rigorous recruitment process, Mark Arkwell has been appointed as Royal Berkshire’s next Chief Fire Officer/Chief Executive Officer.

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Proposed Budget for 2026-27

Royal Berkshire Fire Authority’s Management Committee met on Tuesday, 10 February, to consider Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s 2026/27 Budget and Band D Council Tax precept.

Save the Sparks for Valentine’s Day – Reduce the Risk of Electrical Fires

Electricity is one of the leading causes of accidental fires in homes. That’s why this February; we are encouraging residents to prioritise electrical fire safety.

Service Recruiting for Summer Internship Scheme

The Service is now recruiting for its annual Summer Internship Scheme.

In December, we responded to emergency incidents within 10 minutes on 72.1%

of occasions.

Target 75%

Become a Wholetime Firefighter

New Chief Fire Officer Appointed

Proposed Budget for 2026-27

Save the Sparks for Valentine’s Day – Reduce the Risk of Electrical Fires

Service Recruiting for Summer Internship Scheme

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