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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.

Put It Out. Right Out. – Don’t Let Your House Go Up in Smoke

Smoking is a leading cause of accidental domestic property fires in England. That’s why this March; we are urging residents to make sure that they put their cigarettes out before disposing of them.

Mark Arkwell speaking at an event in 2022

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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Budget for 2026-27 Agreed

On Monday, 23 February, Royal Berkshire Fire Authority agreed Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s 2026/27 Budget and Band D Council Tax precept.

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

Put It Out. Right Out. – Don’t Let Your House Go Up in Smoke

New Chief Fire Officer Appointed

Budget for 2026-27 Agreed

Service Recruiting for Summer Internship Scheme

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