Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is supporting National Sprinkler Week, a National Fire Chiefs Council campaign running from 12 – 16 March. During National Sprinkler Week, RBFRS is…
Questions about being an on-call firefighter in Royal Berkshire
We’re currently recruiting for on-call firefighters at all seven of our on-call stations across Royal Berkshire. This includes Mortimer, Lambourn, Hungerford, Crowthorne, Pangbourne, Wargrave and Maidenhead. Below our staff answer…
Advice issued after magnifying mirror starts bedroom fire
A fire that started in a bedroom in Ashampstead is thought to have been started after sunlight reflected off a magnifying mirror and set some curtains alight. In the afternoon…
The big thaw: advice for dealing with frozen pipes as temperature rises
During the last 24 hours, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) crews have responded to a number of flooding related incidents across Berkshire caused by frozen pipes. Firefighters responded…
Adverse Weather: Travel Advice
If you’re making a journey over the next few days, please take extra care as adverse weather conditions may affect your journey. Please follow these tips before making your journey:…
