Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service

03/06/2026

This week is Volunteers Week and a chance to celebrate the incredible efforts of our volunteers over the past year.

All across Berkshire, our dedicated volunteers support crews and our staff at events, raising awareness of the Service, supporting our Cadets and helping to keep people safe

Our volunteers give their time to help their communities safe and we are tremendously thankful for all the work they do.

To commemorate Volunteers Week this year, Volunteers and staff alike gathered at Service Headquarters on Monday, 1 June for a Volunteers Celebration Event. Here, we were able to say thank you to all of our fantastic volunteers and show our appreciation for their incredible work!

If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer with the Service, please visit our website for more information: https://ow.ly/L4CJ50Sbymf

02/06/2026

Make a Splash!

Throughout June, firefighters will be hosting charity car washes for the Fire Fighters Charity at:

🧽Slough Fire Station - Saturday, 6 June from 10am to 4pm
🧽Caversham Road Fire Station - Saturday, 6 June from 11am to 4pm
🧽Newbury Fire Station - Saturday, 13 June from 10am to 3pm
🧽Theale Community Fire Station - Saturday, 20 June from 10am to 1pm
🧽Mortimer Fire Station - Saturday, 20 June from 10am to 3pm

Does your car need a clean? Come along and support our crews next weekend!

Find out more about these events on our website: https://ow.ly/r6E450Z5xeS

01/06/2026

Make a difference in your community.

We’re recruiting on-call firefighters at our five on-call fire stations – Hungerford, Lambourn, Mortimer, Crowthorne, and Maidenhead.

Visit www.rbfrs.co.uk/on-call to apply now.

Huge thank you to Ivan Moreira of ARCHIVL for editing this video.

01/06/2026

Do Your Part to Keep Berkshire Safe This Summer

We're reminding residents to take extra care when enjoying the great outdoors and do their part to stop outdoor fires.

Out and About:
🌳Always extinguish ci******es and other smoking materials properly – never throw lit cigarette ends out of car windows as they can destroy whole fields of crops.
🌳Avoid having open fires in the countryside. Only use barbecues in safe, designated areas and never leave them unattended.
🌳Never leave bottles or glass lying around – sunlight shining through can start a fire.

Read more advice on our website: https://ow.ly/6eY850Z64aC

01/06/2026

We are continuing to work with partners at the scene of the recent incident at the Daler-Rowney site in Bracknell.

Residents in the area may notice fire and rescue service vehicles attending the site to monitor for any hotspots and damp down where required.

We are also part of multi-agency partnership meetings led by Bracknell Forest Council, to help the local community recover from the impact of the incident.

Thank you for your continued support and patience.

Our previous updates can be found on our website:
https://www.rbfrs.co.uk/incidents/industrial-building-fire/large-industrial-fire-bracknell/

Update on the Daler-Rowney fire - we are now focusing on recovery and working with various organisations to support the local community, residents who were affected, and assess the environmental impact.

Today we visited in the region of 100 properties and identified those homes where specialist cleaning is required. Following our visits and inspections, we have found the impact is limited to properties very close to the source of the fire.

We are now working with a specialist contractor to arrange the appropriate clean up. It is anticipated that the contractors will commence this work over the weekend, setting up a base in Browning Copse.

As a precaution, we have closed the children’s play area in Browning Copse until the necessary cleaning has been completed.

Residents who have already collected debris, should not place this debris with their general waste, as it will be collected by the contractors. Please keep this double bagged and separate from bin collection material.

See link in comments for more information

31/05/2026

Today (31 May) is the last day of Boat Fire Safety Week, and we have some more advice to help you stay safe.

What To Do if There's a Fire:
🔥Do not enter a smoke filled space.
🔥If you are already in a smoke filled space keep low down where the air is clearer.
🔥Starve the fire of air. Don’t open engine hatches or doors unless you have to.
🔥If you are inland or moored near to land, move everybody off the boat and call 999 immediately.

Visit our website for more boat fire safety advice: https://ow.ly/Gzca50YW22F

30/05/2026

We're Hiring: Business Support Officer – Fixed Term 6 Months

Working in Business Support within the fire service means stepping into a role where your skills make a difference every single day. Working as part of a team, you will be providing strategic support to the Senior Leadership Team and Directors, working across a variety of service areas to help deliver excellent service to the community of Berkshire.

Applications close at 9am on Friday, 12 June 2026.

Find out more and apply now: https://ow.ly/YAsh50Z5x1j

30/05/2026

Get Out, Stay Out, Call 999 – It Doesn’t Need to Be a Great Escape

5. What to Do if Your Escape is Blocked
🏠If you can’t escape, you will need to find a room to take refuge in – this is particularly important if you have difficult moving around or going downstairs on your own.
🏠Try to find a room that has a window and a phone.
🏠Put bedding around the bottom of the door to block smoke.

To learn more about creating an escape plan to help keep you and your loved ones safe, visit our website: https://ow.ly/hay350YT6x7

30/05/2026

Make a Splash!

Throughout June, firefighters will be hosting charity car washes for the Fire Fighters Charity at:

🧽Slough Fire Station - Saturday, 6 June from 10am to 4pm
🧽Caversham Road Fire Station - Saturday, 6 June from 11am to 4pm
🧽Newbury Fire Station - Saturday, 13 June from 10am to 3pm
🧽Mortimer Fire Station - Saturday, 20 June from 10am to 3pm

Does your car need a clean? Come along and support our crews next weekend!

Find out more about these events on our website: https://ow.ly/r6E450Z5xeS

29/05/2026

Would you know what to do if you find someone in trouble in the water?

🌊Cold water shock refers to the reaction of the body to entering cold water – breathing in water, weakening your muscles, and even causing your heart to go into abnormal rhythms.
🌊If you find yourself in trouble in the water, float to live – try not to panic and float on your back until the cold water shock passes.
🌊If you see someone in trouble in the water, call 999 straight away and ask to speak to the fire service and ambulance.
🌊Never enter the water to try and save them, even if you are a strong swimmer.
🌊Instead, shout to the person "Swim to me!" to give them focus in their surroundings.
🌊If there are lifebelts or throw lines nearby – use them!

Watch our video to learn more about water rescue throw lines and how to use them in an emergency.

For more water safety advice, visit our website: https://ow.ly/vwou50Z55fS