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
Electrical Fire Safety Week 2021
Safety tips issued after crews attend two incidents involving electrical household items catching fire
Check Your Chimney!
If you have open fires or stoves please take care and check your chimney!
BFRS wins silver
BFRS wins silver for its work supporting the Armed Forces community
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 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.