Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the latest event in the series of successful Armed Forces Veterans’ Hub Events, which will take place on 14 May 2024 at Crowthorne Community Fire Station between 10am and 1pm.
During the morning, attendees will be able to speak to a range of organisations and charities that support the armed forces community, such as Operation Courage – the NHS service that provides specialist care for those Armed forces veterans suffering from a mental health crisis – Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, SSAFA (The Armed Forces Charity) and the Royal Navy Association.
Paul Brooks, Head of Assets and Armed Forces Champion for the Service and a Crowthorne resident and veteran, said: “I’m delighted to be able to support another Veterans’ Hub event hosted at our fire stations, which will offer a space for veterans to come together and meet one another, as well as the wonderful organisations who will be there.
“As a Service, we are committed to supporting our armed forces community and placing our fire stations at the heart of the local community they serve. Hosting the Hub meetings is just one of the ways we are fulfilling both commitments, while also meeting some fantastic new people along the way.”
The Armed Forces Veterans’ Hub is open to all veterans and there is no need to book in advance. Read me about the event on our website.
“As a Service, we are committed to supporting our armed forces community and placing our fire stations at the heart of the local community they serve. Hosting the Hub meetings is just one of the ways we are fulfilling both commitments, while also meeting some fantastic new people along the way”
– Paul Brooks, Head of Assets
The Armed Forces Veterans’ Hub was launched in Royal Berkshire in 2020 following receipt of the Gold Award in the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme. This affirms the Fire Authority and Service’s ongoing commitment to the Armed Forces community.