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Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue service open review into disciplinary procedures

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority is reviewing how it investigates and disciplines its most senior officers, including the chief fire officer, under a draft new procedure shared...

Public questions rising costs and falling fire service staff amid tax increase concerns

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority has defended a rise in council tax precept amid public concerns about falling staff numbers, but rising costs for residents. Questions from the public...

Bedfordshire’s firefighters and paramedics recognised for joint working with award nomination

A collaboration between Bedfordshire's fire and ambulance services has been shortlisted for an industry award. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) has been shortlisted...

Bedfordshire’s Fire and Rescue Authority considered cutting investments in ‘unethical’ countries

“Our values must be more than just a Facebook post,” members were told, as Bedfordshire’s Fire and Rescue Authority considered cutting two overseas banks from its investment list...

Questions over fire chief’s reappointment not “properly answered”

A member of the public has challenged the Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Authority’s response to her question about the chief fire officer’s reappointment. Yesterday's...

BFRS share of Bedford Borough council tax to rise

The Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service council tax precept will increase by £5 (Band D). This morning (Thursday) members of the Fire and Rescue Authority voted unanimously...

Cleat Hill explosion costs reach £1m as residents demand answers

The financial cost of the fatal house explosion in Cleat Hill, Bedford, has now reached almost £1 million, with local authorities, emergency services, and residents still dealing with...

Bedfordshire Fire Authority defends reappointment of chief fire officer

Bedfordshire Fire Authority said consistency in leadership was key when questioned about the chief fire officer’s re-appointment in October. During yesterday’s Executive Meeting...

Fire crews attend Cleat Hill area following activation of gas alarm

Breaking news: Cleat Hill Cordon lifted

Bedford Borough Council have just announced that the cordon around Cleat Hill, put in place after two people were killed following an explosion in the area, has been lifted. This is a...