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New Chief Fire Officer Sets Out Vision for the Future of RBFRS 

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s new Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive, Mark Arkwell began his new role with the Service last week (Saturday, 28 March 2026). 

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New High-Rise Legislation is Coming

New legislation is coming on Monday, 6 April 2026. Make sure you understand your rights and responsibilities.

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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.

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.

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

of occasions.

Target 75%

New Chief Fire Officer Sets Out Vision for the Future of RBFRS

New High-Rise Legislation is Coming

Budget for 2026-27 Agreed

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

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