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Breaking News: St Peter’s Street blocked as Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue attend incident

A lane of St Peter's Street was closed earlier this evening near the junction with St Cuthbert's Street as Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) dealt with an incident...

From florists to firefighters, Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service launches on-call recruitment campaign

Bedford Borough fire stations are recruiting on-call firefighters to protect local communities. Find out how you can apply and earn an extra income. The role allows everyday community members...

Bedford Borough councillor re-elected to fire authority leadership

Bedford Borough councillor Michael Headley and Jacqui Burnett secure re-election to fire authority roles. Find out what this means for local safety. The leadership overseeing emergency...

Kempston Fire Station to host major summer open day

Kempston Fire Station will host one of two major Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service open days this summer as the service changes its community event programme...

Bedford Fire and Rescue Authority defends record as inspectors flag leadership concerns

The chair of Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority said the authority had “done its job” after a national inspection found its governance arrangements were effective. But the inspection also...

Bedfordshire Fire Service urges landlords to prepare for new evacuation rules

New fire safety regulations come into force on 6 April, requiring landlords and building managers to consider evacuation plans for residents needing assistance. The new regulations...

Fire service improves response and prevention, but report warns of “broken and toxic” culture

Inspectors praised Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service for improving public safety, but warned it must urgently tackle serious leadership and culture failings. Bedfordshire Fire...

High Sheriff joins Bedford firefighters for day on the frontline

The High Sheriff of Bedfordshire spent a day with Bedford Green Watch, joining firefighters on real incidents and training to see how they keep communities safe. She joined Green Watch...

Fire authority backs voluntary redundancy scheme amid efficiency savings drive

Bedfordshire’s fire authority executive has backed a voluntary redundancy scheme amid a “significant efficiency saving challenge”. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority’s Executive Committee...

New budget approved for Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

Members of the Fire Rescue Authority (FRA) discussed and agreed the 2026/27 budget for Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, including the proposed council tax increase for Bedfordshire...