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
Do not suffer in isolation!
Join our Hoarding Support Group by phone – no internet needed
Look after your business’s fire alarm system
With the start of a new year, Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service is issuing a …
Inspection report praises BFRS for the way it is coping with pandemic
Blog
Transforming challenges into new opportunities
COVID-19: A cautious look ahead as restrictions continue to ease
Firefighters’ Memorial Day 2021
Remembering those who have died or been injured while serving their communities.
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.