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. The council tax precept increase for 2026/27…
Latest News - February - 2026
Home Safety Tips to Help Yourself and Others
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is sharing advice about some of the key things you can do to help ensure your safety in an emergency – and how…
Take the first step of your Firefighting Career in Berkshire
Looking to begin an exciting new career? As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we are now recruiting our next cohort of Wholetime Firefighter Apprentices.
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. The proposed budget,…
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. Having worked in the fire and rescue service for more than…
