Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) has led a successful joint exercise with South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS), to test the response to a light aircraft crash and give…
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Important advice when buying a fridge/freezer
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) has issued advice to residents about the safety of some fridge/freezer units, following research advice published by the Consumer Group Which? RBFRS has…
Events to encourage more women to consider careers as firefighters
To coincide with International Women’s Day, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) has announced a series of Have a Go events aimed at encouraging more women to consider a…
Eight top tips to stay safe in the kitchen
This February, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is urging residents to take care whilst cooking. Half of all fires in the home are started in the kitchen*. We…
Crews carry out challenging animal rescue during cold spell
During the recent cold spell, firefighters worked to rescue a cow that had become trapped in the Kennet and Avon Canal near Thatcham. At 2.55pm on Sunday, 3 February, one…
