In just over a week’s time, one of our firefighters Matt is taking on the London Marathon in fire kit while carrying a breathing apparatus set!

If you would like to find out more, or donate, please visit:
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Best of luck Matt!

We’re now past the halfway point of our consultation on how we respond to Automatic Fire Alarms.

Hear from Tim Readings, Group Manager, on why it’s important that you take the time to have your say.

Thank you for your feedback.
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We're going to be hosting an Armed Forces Veterans' Hub event on 14 May between 10am and 1pm at Crowthorne Community Fire Station.

The event will offer the opportunity to speak to a range of organisations and charities.

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We are delighted that we are able to increase our enhanced maternity and adoption pay, offering up to 52 weeks full pay inclusive of annual leave, bank holidays and keeping in touch days.

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We have added another Q&A session date for our Automatic Fire Alarms consultation.

On Thursday, 25 April (12-1pm) you can join us online to find out more and ask us any questions about what it may mean for you or your organisation.

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We are looking for our next Area Manager - Response and Resilience.

In this critical leadership role, you will be at the forefront of our service delivery, with responsibility for response and resilience strategies and functions.

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Keep matches and lighters out of children’s reach to reduce the risk of an accidental fire breaking out.

Child-resistant lighters and matchboxes can also help stop a fire from starting in your home.

Read more on our website: ow.ly/L5vl50R6mg3

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#EidMubarak to our Muslim colleagues and communities who are celebrating today!

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Our Slough and Langley crews have been out and about today to share details on our automatic fire alarm consultation.

We are currently consulting on three options because 99% of the calls we receive from automatic fire alarms are false alarms.

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🚨 Q&A Session 🚨

As a reminder, we have two Q&A sessions coming up on Monday on how we respond to automatic fire alarms.

To register, visit: forms.office.com/e/53TuAtaqDr

If you would also like to submit questions in advance, please submit them through the online form.

In the early hours, our crews attended a fire at an outbuilding on Swallowfield Road, Arborfield.

The fire has now been extinguished and firefighters have left the scene.

Read more here: ow.ly/VCcW50Rb8C7

The next meeting of the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority Management Committee will take place today at 6:30pm at the Service's Headquarters, Newsham Court, Pincents Kiln, Calcot.

For further information: ow.ly/hLTJ50R2Xak

🚨 We are now at the halfway point of our consultation on how we respond to automatic fire alarms 🚨

Thank you to everyone who has submitted feedback.

If you haven’t yet, please take time to have your say on our proposals:

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We're hosting a Be a Better Biker workshop at Crowthorne Community Fire Station!

Come along from 9:30am on Saturday, 4 May if you have passed your motorbike test and would like to enhance your skills.

Read more online: ow.ly/s7LK50RaqJX

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Make sure you have enough smoke alarms in your home!

⚠️ Have at least one smoke alarm on each floor of your home.

✅ Test them weekly to ensure they work.

📅 Most smoke alarms need replacing every 10 years.

Read more online: ow.ly/FBRx50R9aFQ

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During our consultation on Automatic Fire Alarm (AFAs) notifications, we are publishing details of some of the AFAs we have attended.

This is to provide you with examples where our response may be affected if there is a change to how we respond to AFAs.

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Please take care around Berkshire’s waterways. It may be getting warmer outside, but the water is still cold.

Cold water shock can have a dramatic effect on your body, endangering even the strongest swimmers.

Read more: ow.ly/r1Mm50R9a1F

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We're hiring: Business Support Officer

As part of this role, the ideal candidate will be responsible for providing strategic support to the Senior Leadership Team and Directorates.

Apply online: ow.ly/8ifN50R89EX

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The next meeting of the Royal Berkshire Fire Authority Management Committee will take place on 9 April at 6:30pm at the Service's Headquarters, Newsham Court, Pincents Kiln, Calcot.

For further information: ow.ly/hLTJ50R2Xak

Just one week until our Q&A sessions on how we respond to automatic fire alarms.

The sessions take place on:
📅 11 April 2024 between 12pm-1pm
📅 11 April 2024 between 7pm and 8pm.

To register and submit questions: ow.ly/oFgU50QKJNc