October 27 @ 09:30 – 15:30
Get your electric blanket tested for free this autumn.
Accidental electric blanket fires rise by 24% year-on-year.
Households are being urged to check that their heating devices are safe, as fires involving electric blankets have reached a five year high.
The Public Protection Partnership will once again be offering a free Electric Blanket Testing service this year in Bracknell and Newbury.
The date, times and venues are:
- Monday, 26 October 2026. From 9:30am to 3:30pm. At Bracknell Fire Station.
- Tuesday, 27 October 2026. From 9:30am to 3:30pm. At Newbury Library.
No booking is required, however please note, as it is a drop-in service, you may be required to wait to have your item/s checked.
If you are unable to attend the venue on either date to have your blanket tested, please contact tsadvice@westberks.gov.uk or telephone 01635 503242 to discuss collection and drop-off of your item/s.
Please note that if your blanket fails testing, it will be retained and disposed of safely by PPP Officers.
October 26 @ 09:30 – 15:30
Get your electric blanket tested for free this autumn.
Accidental electric blanket fires rise by 24% year-on-year.
Households are being urged to check that their heating devices are safe, as fires involving electric blankets have reached a five year high.
The Public Protection Partnership will once again be offering a free Electric Blanket Testing service this year in Bracknell and Newbury.
The date, times and venues are:
- Monday, 26 October 2026. From 9:30am to 3:30pm. At Bracknell Fire Station.
- Tuesday, 27 October 2026. From 9:30am to 3:30pm. At Newbury Library.
No booking is required, however please note, as it is a drop-in service, you may be required to wait to have your item/s checked.
If you are unable to attend the venue on either date to have your blanket tested, please contact tsadvice@westberks.gov.uk or telephone 01635 503242 to discuss collection and drop-off of your item/s.
Please note that if your blanket fails testing, it will be retained and disposed of safely by PPP Officers.
October 14 @ 17:30 – 19:30
October 29 @ 10:00 – 16:00
On Thursday, 29 October, crews will be hosting a fun-filled, Halloween-themed Open Day at Whitley Wood Fire Station, Whitley Wood Road, Reading, RG2 8FT.
Come along between *10am and 4pm to:
- Meet our friendly firefighters
- Watch exciting demonstrations and fire drills
- Take part in a Halloween fancy dress competition
- Raise money for Fire Fighters Charity
- And more!
*From 10am to 11am, the crew will be holding a dedicated session for people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
This event is free to attend and offers fun for the whole family.
Please Note:
There is very limited parking around Whitley Wood Fire Station, so we encourage people to use public transport and/or walk to the location. If you have any accessibility requirements or concerns, please contact Adam Brailsford (brailsforda@rbfrs.co.uk)
July 29 @ 18:30 – 20:30
July 27 @ 10:00 – 14:00
Firefighters from Crowthorne Fire Station will be attending Thames Basin Heath Partnership’s Wildfire Roadshow.
Come down to Wildmoor Heath between 10am to 2pm to chat to the firefighters about keeping our countrysides safe, take a look the firefighting equipment, and climb into the cab of a fire engine*!
*Emergencies permitting. Please note that the fire engine may have to be called away for emergency calls.
Read more on Thames Basin Heath Partnership’s website.
August 1 @ 10:00 – 16:00
UPDATE: Unfortunately, we have made the decision to cancel this event due to the current hosepipe ban issued by Thames Water. We will look to rearrange this charity car wash when the ban is lifted. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Join us at Slough Fire Station on Saturday, 1 August for a charity car wash!
Firefighters from the station will be washing cars from 10am to 4pm to raise funds for The Fire Fighters Charity.
The suggested minimum donation is £5 per car, but please give as much as you are able to help us raise money for this fantastic charity.
July 22 @ 18:30 – 20:30
July 6 @ 19:00 – 20:00
Want to learn more about becoming a Firefighter?
We’re running a virtual session to help you step into your next career.
The session is an opportunity to find out more about the role, application process and help you prepare for the next recruitment window.
Join us from 7pm to 8pm on Monday, 6 July to find out more.
July 4 @ 10:00 – 16:00
Join us at Slough Fire Station on Saturday, 4 July for a charity car wash!
Firefighters from the station will be washing cars from 10am to 4pm to raise funds for The Fire Fighters Charity and Prostate Cancer UK.
The suggested minimum donation is £5 per car, but please give as much as you are able to help us raise money for this fantastic charity.
June 27 @ 10:00 – 16:00
Join us at Maidenhead Fire Station on Saturday, 27 June for a charity car wash!
Firefighters from the station will be washing cars from 10am to 4pm to raise funds for The Fire Fighters Charity.
The suggested minimum donation is £5 per car, but please give as much as you are able to help us raise money for this fantastic charity.
June 21 @ 10:30 – 15:30
Join us at Bracknell Fire Station on Sunday, 21 June for a charity car wash!
Firefighters from the station will be washing cars from 10:30am to 3:30pm to raise funds for The Fire Fighters Charity.
The suggested minimum donation is £5 per car, but please give as much as you are able to help us raise money for this fantastic charity.