Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) tagged articles

Bedfordshire venues urged to ditch indoor sparklers over fire risk

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service urges venues and party-goers to stop using sparklers indoors after a fatal Swiss bar fire, warning of the extreme fire risk and advising safer alternatives...

Breaking news: Fire breaks out at Nissan Technical Centre in Cranfield

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service says crews are currently attending an incident in the Nissan Technical Centre, Cranfield. A spokesperson has said that people should "Please "avoid the area...

Free Flood Forum to help Bedfordians prepare for future flooding

Bedford Borough Council will host its 2026 Flood Forum on Thursday, 26 March 2026 at Great Denham Community Centre, helping residents learn about local flood risk, resilience measures...

Open days and car washes raise over £10,000 for firefighters’ charity

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has raised more than £10,000 for the Fire Fighters Charity through open days and car washes, thanks to community support. More than £10,000 has been...

Breaking news: Police ask people to avoid A6 Paula Radcliffe Way northbound after incident

Bedfordshire Police are advising people to avoid using the northbound carriageway of the A6 Paula Radcliffe Way in Bedford after an incident involving multiple vehicles. Fire crews are also currently on the scene.

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service shortlisted for national resilience award

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service has been shortlisted for the Resilience and Learning from Major Incidents Award at the national Excellence in Fire and Emergency Awards...

‘Be ready, not worried’: Flood Action Week event to help Bedfordians protect homes and communities

Bedford Borough Council and the Environment Agency will host Flood Action Week from 13–17 October, with advice events and practical guidance to help residents prepare for flood risks...

Detectives urge workers to come forward in Cleat Hill explosion investigation

Bedfordshire Police have issued a fresh appeal for information as part of their investigation into a fatal explosion at a property in Cleat Hill, Bedford, last October. Emergency services...

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service rejects FBU claims of dangerously low crews

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) has denied claims by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) that the county is facing a “critical failure in risk management” due to dangerously...

Bedfordshire fire engines involved in 11 collisions in three months, report reveals

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service vehicles were involved in 11 collisions between January and March, a meeting heard on Tuesday (15 July). A report presented to the Fire and Rescue...

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