BFRS Hosts Specialist USAR Training Exercise to Strengthen Emergency Response Partnership
Yesterday, we welcomed specialist Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams from across the country, to our USAR training centre in Westcott, for a 24 hour realistic training exercise, designed to enhance operational readiness and strengthen inter-service collaboration. The visiting teams from London, South Wales, Devon and Somerset, Tyne and Wear and West Yorkshire have spent […]
Firefighter Completes Extraordinary 2,000-Mile Row Around Great Britain in 32 days
Our Firefighter Marco, and his team have successfully completed an incredible 2,000 mile rowing challenge around Great Britain, reaching the finish line after 32 days, 30 minutes and 28 seconds at sea. As if rowing 2,000 miles wasn’t impressive enough, they also set a new world record. The remarkable achievement was undertaken as part of […]
Join Our Team: Wholetime Firefighter Recruitment Now Open
We are pleased to announce that applications are now open for those interested in becoming a Wholetime Firefighter within our Fire & Service. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team who make a real difference to the safety and wellbeing of our communities every single day. Serve with Purpose. Lead with Integrity. […]
Firefighter prepares for Ultimate Rowing Challenge to Raise Funds for Charity
Firefighter Marco Capella, based at Newport Pagnell is preparing to take on the ultimate test of endurance next June, joining five others known as ‘Team ROWMADS’ in an unsupported rowing challenge around Great Britain, starting at London Bridge. The challenge, set to take place in June 2026, will see the group tackle a demanding journey designed to raise awareness and funds for a variety of charities. Marco has […]
Sneak peek behind the scenes as our new recruits are taken through their paces
