Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week: A Decade of Growth, Skills and Success in Our Fire Service 

Firefighters apprentices sat in fire engine

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 […]

Fire Investigation CPD Day : One Team for all communities 

Group of fire investigators standing by fire engine

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 […]

Unlock Your Leadership Potential with the BFRS High Potential Programme 

At Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS), we are committed to developing future leaders who will help shape the future of our service. The BFRS High Potential Programme is an exclusive career development opportunity for individuals who have the ambition and drive to step into senior leadership roles. Designed to fast-track the careers of high-performing […]