Welcoming Specialist USAR Teams for Joint Training and Continuous Improvement
Last week, we were proud to welcome two specialist teams from Hazardous Area Response (HART) and Essex Fire and Rescue Service to our Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) training centre in Westcott, as part of our ongoing commitment to collaboration, learning and operational excellence. The teams joined our own USAR crew for a series of realistic training exercises […]
Fire Investigation CPD Day : One Team for all communities
Our tier two Fire Investigators are made up of colleagues within the Thames Valley area; Buckinghamshire, Royal Berkshire and Oxfordshire. They carry out regular training and development days to maintain their specialist capabilities, share knowledge and best practices. On Thursday 23 October, staff from all three Fire and Rescue Services within the Thames Valley came together […]
Hoarding Conference sheds light on hidden mental health disorder
Reducing stigma around this debilitating disorder