News and Blog
Find out more about what we think, what we are doing, what we are working on – or how you can get involved – in this area of the website.
News
TVFCS celebrates its fifth anniversary
This July marked five years since the official opening of Thames Valley Fire Control Service …
Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service warns of fire risk when using emollients
Research confirms that both paraffin and non-paraffin emollients can act as an accelerant when absorbed …
Business fire safety questions answered
With pubs and restaurants able to open again, we have answered some key safety questions …
Blog
On-Call Firefighter commitment
Our On-Call employees are committed to responding when they are needed.
Becoming a Firefighter
How we select and train people to become one of our Wholetime Firefighters.
Becoming an On-Call Firefighter
Our On-Call Firefighters go through a rigorous selection process.
What is an On-Call Firefighter?
On-Call Firefighters are professional Firefighters who usually respond from home or their primary employment.
Developing our On-Call Firefighters
After initial training, our On-Call Firefighters complete a period of time in development.
On-Call availability – responding to incidents
Our response model can respond to emergency incidents of varying types and durations.
Am I eligible to become an On-Call Firefighter in Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes?
Find out what our criteria is for becoming an On-Call Firefighter.
On-Call payment system
Our On-Call Firefighters receive a variety of payments.
Our On-Call Fire Stations
There are 20 strategically placed stations across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.