On Monday 10 April, around thirty of our firefighters tackled a large fire in the open in Englemere Pond, Ascot. We were called at 1.34pm and on arrival, we found about…
Latest News - April - 2017
Take extra care whilst enjoying the Easter bank holiday
Firefighters in Royal Berkshire had a busy weekend with fires in parks and people’s gardens leading to lots of call outs. Crews from around the county were called to nearly…
Blue light partners begin forced entry trial to improve medical response in the Thames Valley
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) has joined its emergency service partners in the Thames Valley for a six month trial which aims to improve access to patients who…
Charity car wash at Wokingham Road Fire Station, Reading
Firefighters at Wokingham Road Fire Station in Reading will be taking part in a charity car wash on Saturday 8 April, in an effort to raise as much money as…
Man escapes fire caused by cigarette
A man had a lucky escape from a fire in his home after a cigarette started a fire on his sofa in Reading. Firefighters from Caversham Road and Wokingham Road…
