Celebrating Excellence in Apprenticeships
As a forward-thinking service we’ve embraced a diverse range of apprentices across different departments, from Firefighters to finance, ICT and more! These talented individuals have brought fresh perspectives, new ideas, and dedication to our teams. Yesterday, the NFCC (National Fire Chiefs Council) held an Apprenticeship Awards Ceremony. The awards were open to all Fire Services across the country. […]
Celebrating 10 Years of Firefighter Apprenticeships: NAW 2026
This National Apprenticeship Week, we’re marking an important milestone to us at BFRS: ten years since our very first cohort of firefighter apprentices walked through our doors. Back in 2016, those new recruits arrived with determination, fresh uniforms, and the ambition to serve their communities. Today, a decade later, they stand as experienced, competent, and […]
Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week: A Decade of Growth, Skills and Success in Our Fire Service
Today marks the start of National Apprenticeship Week 2026 and we’re proud to shine a spotlight on the people who make our service stronger, more skilled and more representative of the communities we serve. Apprenticeships have become an important milestone of how we develop talent, not just for our dedicated frontline firefighters, but also our behind-the-scenes heroes across every part of our organisation. This year is especially meaningful for our […]