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2019
January
New Year, new you!
Looking for a new challenge this year? Become an on-call firefighter at your local station
Firefighters rescue horse trapped on footbridge
Berkshire Firefighters Rescue Bat Following Blaze
Budget and Council Tax Consultation 2019-20
Light aircraft lake crash - training scenario
Eight top tips to stay safe in the kitchen
February
Crews carry out challenging animal rescue during cold spell
Make sure your Valentine’s Day doesn’t go up in flames!
March
Spring into action this March
Apprenticeships in the fire and rescue service
Events to encourage more women to consider careers as firefighters
Important advice when buying a fridge/freezer
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer
April
Smoking Fire Safety – Put it out, right out
Community Survey
Firefighters relocate to Wellington College for station rebuild to get underway
Have an egg-cellent Easter
Be Water Aware is vital information if you don't intend to go in the water!
Take part in a female focused Have a Go event
May
Clear the clutter, it could be a lifesaver
20th anniversary of Young Firefighters – could you join them?
Crowthorne Breaks Ground on New Community Fire Station
#ThinkSprinkler – RBFRS supports National Sprinkler Week
Need more? Become an On-call Firefighter
Stay Safe This Summer
June
Weather Warning For Rain
Have a scorch-free summer
July
Keep Looking When Cooking This Summer
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Young Firefighters delight at annual graduation ceremony
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Wholetime firefighter recruitment opens in Berkshire
Wholetime Firefighter Applications Close
Summer Safety Advice
How many smoke alarms do you have?
August
Update on the incident in Garrard Street, Reading
New fire engines arrive in Windsor and Wokingham
Hungerford Fire Station, Past, Present and Future
Festival Goers – Keep Safety A Top Priority
Crowthorne Fire Station rebuild well underway
Make Home Fire Safety a Priority This September
September
RBFRS Supports Business Safety Week 2019
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service Hosts Tri-Service Career Insight Day
October
Residents urged to test smoke alarms in homes
Celebrating and Recognising Outstanding Public Service
Fire Service donates laptops to The Ridgeway Primary School
RBFRS Urges Residents to Celebrate Safely This Autumn
Take Care When Buying Electrical Goods
November
RBFRS wishes residents a safe and happy Christmas
2018
January
Recycle your textiles this New Year
Make a Lifesaving New Year's Resolution - Test your Smoke Alarms
Job opportunities at RBFRS
Could you be an on-call firefighter?
Home Fire Safety
February
Shrove Tuesday
Valentine's Day Fire Safety Advice
Drivers urged to take care on the roads as the temperature drops
Reduce the risk of an accidental fire in the home
30 Ways You Can Improve Your Emergency Preparedness
Berkshire firefighters respond to number of fires during the weekend
Is it your time to be a wholetime firefighter?
Fire Safety Advice is issued following a series of fires that started in the kitchen
Chinese New Year - Safety Tips
Firefighters to hold Charity Car Washes
Take Care When Trying To Stay Warm or When Travelling
RBFRS awarded Workplace of the Year at the Get Berkshire Active Awards
Service signs the Armed Forces Covenant
March
Adverse Weather: Travel Advice
The big thaw: advice for dealing with frozen pipes as temperature rises
Advice issued after magnifying mirror starts bedroom fire
Questions about being an on-call firefighter in Royal Berkshire?
Dispelling myths as part of National Sprinkler Week
Advice for driving in difficult conditions
Job Opportunities with RBFRS
Stay safe when at home this Easter
Chaplains nominated for Queen's Award
April
Smoking Fire Safety Information
Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Objectives Consultation
Taking to the skies for The Fire Fighters Charity
Warm Weather Advice
Water Safety Week events: find out how you can #BeWaterAware
May
Weather warning
The Wedding of HRH Prince Harry and Ms. Meghan Markle
Making an Escape Plan
National Firefighter Selection Tests weekend
Rogue callers warning
Crews respond to range of incidents during the weekend
Firefighters respond overnight to series of fires in the open
Family has lucky escape after smoke alarms alerted them to a fire in their home
Six New Firefighters Join RBFRS After Completing Course
Lightning strike causes severe fire
RBFRS Holding a Public Exhibition Event in Crowthorne
Busy bank holiday weekend for Berkshire’s firefighters
June
Volunteering with RBFRS
Firefighters attend two kitchen fires in Slough
Young Firefighters - Have a Go events
No cause for alarm at Hutton Close
Warm Weather Advice
July
RBFRS Breaks Ground On New Firehouse Facility
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service urges public to take extra care in hot weather
Residents are reminded to take extra care when barbecuing
Plans to Build Crowthorne Community Fire Station Approved
School pupils distinguish themselves in Young Firefighters programme
Eight Young Carers Complete FireBreak Course
August
RBFRS Awarded the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award
Firefighters warn public of the dangers of River Kennet
Festival Goers – Keep Safety Your Top Priority
New fire engines to be deployed at Newbury Fire Station
September
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service and Wellington College collaborate to continue to serve their local community
Reading landlord handed £177k fine for failing fire safety regulations
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service receive employer recognition onboard HMS Victory
The Fire Service continues to support members of the Armed Forces
October
Celebrating Black History Month
Outstanding public servants recognised at Awards Ceremony
Fire Service and Police share Office Accommodation
Our Last Four Years in Four Minutes
Students Seize Internship Opportunity at Fire and Rescue Service
RBFRS encourages residents to have fun and stay safe when celebrating this autumn
November
Fire Service donates IT equipment to local school
Firehouse officially re-opens to provide modern training facilities for firefighters serving the people of Royal Berkshire
New technology fitted to fire engines
Read about our plans for the next four years
December
A safety tip a day – keeps the fire and rescue service away
Advice issued after extension lead starts shed fire
Fire service and NHS partnership helps Berkshire residents give the ultimate gift
Young Firefighters Help People who are Homeless in Reading
Welcome in the New Year Safely
2017
January
Make a New Years resolution: test your smoke alarms every week in 2017 – and beyond
Bag it and bank it. Recycle your unwanted textiles this new year
Public consultation event planned in Windsor
RBFRS holding a public consultation event in Wargrave
RBFRS invites residents to a consultation event in Pangbourne
Keep your eyes on the road – don’t use a mobile phone when driving
February
Keep looking when cooking: stay safe in the kitchen this February
Second consultation drop-in event to be held at Pangbourne Fire Station
Public invited to Wargrave Fire Station for consultation drop-in event
Notice: RBFRS no longer accepting vehicle donations
Upcoming ‘Have a go’ Events
‘Pawsitive’ step for pet fire safety
Bracknell firefighters bring the force for charity car wash
March
Public Access Defibrillators to be installed at all Royal Berkshire Fire Stations
1000 life-saving blood donation made in Berkshire fire stations
Emergency responders test skills on Slough skyline
Newbury firefighters holding charity car wash for two worthy causes
Slough firefighters hold charity car wash
Jam-packed weekend for the Crowthorne community
Good night time routine stops kitchen fire spreading
Give your car a Spring clean at Caversham Road Fire Station
Help find sheep’s owner
Crew support rescue and recovery at crashed helicopter site
Crew spends more than four hours tackling chimney fire
April
Man escapes fire caused by cigarette
Charity car wash at Wokingham Road Fire Station, Reading
Blue light partners begin forced entry trial to improve medical response in the Thames Valley
Take extra care whilst enjoying the Easter bank holiday
Crews battling large fire in the open in Englemere Pond, Ascot
Come and speak to our crew about becoming a retained (part-time) firefighter
Crew spend two hours tackling 14-car fire
Wokingham firefighters hold charity car wash
Outcomes of the IRMP Service Redesign project
Public consultation event to be held at Theale Library
Lambourn fire station needs you!
Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive Trevor Ferguson begins his new role
Reading firefighter’s marathon effort to raise funds for hearing loss charity
Family has lucky escape after aerosol can explosion
Elderly resident uses personal alarm pendant to call for firefighters’ help
May
Busy bank holiday for our firefighters
Firefighters rescue man from height after medical distress call
Crews tackle series of fires in the open
Woman dies in bungalow fire in Pinkneys Green in Maidenhead
Royal Berkshire’s fire safety inspectors to tighten focus on high-risk areas
Firefighters attend a number of household fires over the weekend
Firefighters attend a number of road traffic collisions across the county
Boat Fire Safety Week with Caversham Road
Staff create music video to promote serious fire safety messages in a fun way
Crews attend a series of road traffic collisions in under 24 hours
June
Firefighters across Berkshire attend a number of fires in or around properties over the weekend
Could you be a retained (on-call) firefighter?
Firefighters have been busy across Royal Berkshire
Archie the adventurer
Advice for Berkshire residents living in high-rise buildings
July
Opening of Hungerford Community Fire Station
Mother and daughter escape kitchen fire unharmed
New firefighters ready for action in Royal Berkshire
School pupils excel in Young Firefighters programme
TVFCS take 56 calls for Royal Berkshire in 24 hours from 9am Thurs 13 July
Around 20 firefighters spent an hour and a half tackling a fire in a corn field in Slough
Fire Authority brings brand new fire engines into Berkshire
Swift response deals with small fire on train near Burnham
Firefighters work to keep people safe after crane collapse in Reading
More than 40 emergency weather related calls overnight
Firefighters respond quickly after alert from neighbours
Firefighters attend large fire in a field near Lambourn
August
Bogus Callers Warning
Busy weekend for Royal Berkshire firefighters
RBFRS wants your feedback on our website
Firefighters spend two hours at M4 motorway fire
Firefighters broke into a flat to stop a kitchen fire taking hold of the property
Firefighters urge residents to take care in the kitchen
Eight fire stations across Royal Berkshire set to host blood donation sessions
September
Thames Valley fire and rescue services collaborate on next generation of fire engines
RBFRS celebrates success and long service at Awards Ceremony
Busy weekend for Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service
October
RBFRS urges residents to celebrate safely this Halloween and Bonfire night.
Road safety advice following yellow weather warning
Service welcomes new retained firefighters
Residents reminded to maintain appliances after tumble dryer fire
Posts at Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Service (HMICFRS)
Road safety advice issued after series of road traffic collisions
November
Windsor Castle Fire Anniversary
Firefighters Hope to Raise Funds for Children this Christmas
Workplace Mental Health Award 2017
December
Keep Fire Safety at the Top of Your Christmas List
Our New and Refreshed Website is Live
Could you be an on-call firefighter?
Celebrate Safely this New Year’s Eve
Firefighters deliver Christmas gifts to children in hospital
Previous Chief Fire Officer receives OBE
2016
January
Help Shape the Future of Your Fire and Rescue Service
Clear Out and Clean Up for The Fire Fighters Charity
Make a Lifesaving New Year’s Resolution
Response to Announcement Regarding Fire and Rescue Service Move to the Home Office
Become a Volunteer and Help your Local Community
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service Supports ‘Register My Appliance’ Day
February
Be ‘Flipping’ Careful this Pancake Day
Help firefighter undertake ‘oarsome’ challenge for charity
Looking for a New Challenge? Come Along to RBFRS’ Have a Go Events
March
Spring into Action – One Smoke Alarm is Not Enough!
Charity Car Wash at Wokingham Fire Station
Charity Car Wash at Bracknell Fire Station
Bracknell Firefighters Scrub Up for Charity
Reading Firefighters Clean Up for The Fire Fighters Charity Car Wash Event
Charity Car Wash at Slough Fire Station
Charity Car Wash at Newbury Fire Station
Looking for a New Challenge? Come Along to RBFRS’ Recruitment Weekend!
Don’t Become a Statistic – Put it Out, Right Out!
April
RBFRS’ New Wholetime Recruits Undertake ‘Rigg-erous’ Challenge for Charity
RBFRS Urges People to ‘Be Water Aware’
Wokingham Fire Station to Host Blood Donation Sessions
RBFRS Welcomes New Firefighters after Recruits Successfully Complete Course
May
Plan a Safe Escape
Charity Car Wash at Langley Fire Station
Young People Celebrate FireFit Success
RBFRS Launches Second Public Consultation
RBFRS Urges ‘Be Water Wise, Be Water Safe’
Fun at Maidenhead Fire Station Open Day
Fun at Wokingham Road Fire Station Open Day
Fun at Slough Fire Station Open Day
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service Celebrates Success at Awards Ceremony
Lifesaving Partnership Enhanced with Launch of Officer Trial
June
Be a ‘Happy Camper’ this Summer
Looking for a New Challenge? Come Along to RBFRS’ Have a Go Events
Family Fun at Whitley Wood Fire Station Open Day
New Vehicle for Hungerford Co-Responders
July
RBFRS Urges Residents to ‘Watch What You Heat’
Family Fun at Newbury Fire Station Open Day
Windsor Pupils Successfully Complete FireBreak Course
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Chief Fire Officer Announces Retirement
RBFRS Issues Heatwave Advice: Don’t Cool Off in Open Water
Come Along to RBFRS Recruitment Weekend
Car Boot Sale at Dee Road Fire Station
August
Take your smoke alarm detection to the next level
Summer holiday fun at Dee Road Fire Station
Looking for a free fun day out this summer? Come along to Wokingham Fire Station’s Open Day
Looking for a new and exciting after-school activity? Join the Crowthorne young firefighters!
Looking for a new and exciting after-school activity? Join the Maidenhead young firefighters!
Looking for a new and exciting after-school activity? Join the Pangbourne young firefighters!
Looking for a new and exciting after-school activity? Join the Whitley Wood young firefighters!
RBFRS warns residents to be alert to wildfire risks
Festival goers – Keep safety your top priority
Newly built extension at Ascot fire station further improves fire cover for residents
September
Business Fire Safety Week
Sweep up this September for Chimney Fire Safety Week
Beware of bogus phone calls
Plenty to see on RBFRS stand at County Show
Resaurant fined for serious fire safety breaches
Reduce the risk of having a fire in the home this Home Fire Safety Week
New firefighters ready for action after completing training
Have you dreamt of being a firefighter?
Blood donation session at Wokingham Fire Station
Macmilllian coffee morning at Slough Fire Station
Royal Berkshire Fire Authority appoints successor to Chief Fire Officer
October
Fact: smoke alarms save lives
Charity car wash at Newbury Fire Station
Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? Become a retained firefighter at Mortimer Fire Station
Joint exercise tests wildfire response
School pupils complete FireBreak course at Langley Fire Station
Open day to celebrate 50 years of Bracknell Fire Station
Wokingham Road firefighters hope to clean up for charity
Plans for Hungerford Community Tri-Service Station approved
Royal Berkshire Fire Authority sign-up to the Blue Light Time to Change pledge
Celebrate safely with family and friends this Autumn
November
Could you be a retained firefighter? Come to our ‘have a go’ event to see if it is for you!
Public invited to hear about plans for Hungerford Fire Station
Forgotten heroes – remember to test your smoke alarms
Residents reminded to be aware of electrical dangers
December
23 days until Christmas – ‘tis the season for giving
Help shape the future of your fire and rescue service
Celebrate safely this festive season
Success at Asian Fire Service Association Awards
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