Wayne Bowcock, Chief Fire Officer, and Councillor Jeff Brooks, Chair of Royal Berkshire Fire Authority, have issued the following statement following last week’s fire in Bicester.
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Statement Issued Following Incident in Bicester
Following the tragic incident at Bicester Motion yesterday (15 May), Wayne Bowcock, Chief Fire Officer, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service and Councillor Jeff Brooks, Chair of Royal Berkshire Fire…
Berkshire Firefighters Raise Thousands in Ultramarathon Charity Challenge
Two Berkshire Firefighters became the first to run to all 12 of the county’s Wholetime Fire Stations to raise money for The Fire Fighter’s Charity.
Service Marks 80th Anniversary of VE Day
Thursday, 8 May 2025 marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day, 80 years since the end of World War II in 1945. Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) commemorated this important occasion by attending national events and observing a two minutes’ silence.
Have You Got an Escape Plan?
This May, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is urging residents and business owners across the county to keep escape routes clear and make sure they know how to get out of their homes or businesses in emergencies.
