Tag: Training

Celebrating Cohort 14 completing their residential training at the Fire Service College.

Firefighters celebrating pass out parade

We’ve really enjoyed watching our newest cohort of Firefighters develop and grow throughout many challenging, yet incredibly rewarding weeks at The Fire Service College, Moreton-in-Marsh. Their course began on the 30 March 2026, with an induction into the service, familiarising themselves with fire kit and learning all about what it takes to join our team. […]

Welcoming Specialist USAR Teams for Joint Training and Continuous Improvement

USAR staff working together using different kit

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 

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 […]

Red Watch High Wycombe take on UKRO RTC challenge

crew of firefighters being assessed during a road traffic collision training exercise

It was sirens, strategy, and sheer determination on display last Saturday (14 June 2025) as Red Watch High Wycombe took part in the UKRO Road Traffic Collision competition held by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service. Teams from across Fire Services throughout the country gathered for a day of pressure-packed scenarios designed to push crews beyond […]

Urban Search and Rescue training hosted by BFRS

Last week we were proud to host 12 Fire Service and Rescue Services with USAR (Urban Search and Rescue) capabilities at our training venue in Westcott, the Services were from: This national training event is carried out four times a year in different venues to quality assure and requalify search dogs and handler teams across […]