Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) has improved its overall response time during 2022/23, reducing the average time it takes to respond to emergencies by 22 seconds, when compared to a decade ago (2012/13), as shown in data recorded by the Home Office.
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Outstanding Public Service is recognised at RBFRS’ Annual Awards Ceremony
On Saturday, 9 September 2023, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) Annual Awards ceremony took place at Welford Park, near Newbury. The event provided the opportunity to recognise the…
RBFRS Urges Businesses to Make Fire Safety a Priority
RBFRS urges businesses to make fire safety a priority this September during Business Safety Week and Fire Door Safety Week.
Amber Heat-Health Alert Issued Across the South East – Stay Safe in the Sun
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) is urging people to be cautious and take extra care over the upcoming days as temperatures are predicted to exceed 30°C across parts of England. Severe heat can cause emergency risks which can be prevented with our advice.
Young People Embrace Summer Internship in the Fire and Rescue Service
Throughout July and August, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) hosted a second cohort of interns as part its Summer Internship Scheme. As part of this programme, five young people from Berkshire joined the Service for five-week placements.
