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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 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...

New stats boast better response times for Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

New stats released by the UK Home Office show that Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service (BFRS) are the most improved Service in England for crew turnout times, reducing from 140 seconds to 116 on average...

Praise for community flood groups after Storm Henk hit Bedford

The efforts of community and voluntary groups in flood-hit areas of Bedford Borough have been praised by Bedfordshire Local Resilience Forum. The Forum is managed by Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue...

Second fire in three months at derelict school site in Kempston

Fire services were called to the site of a former middle school in Kempston yesterday evening (Sunday) when two fires broke out in the derelict buildings. Robert Bruce Middle...

Eight fire engines tackle blaze at Elstow waste management site

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service launch consultation for public feedback

Beds Fire and Rescue Service will launch their new Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) in April 2023 and want to hear your views.The annual consultation process is due to start...

Kempston Sainsbury’s signage damaged by fire

Bedfordshire Fire crews were in attendance at Sainsbury's in the Saxon Centre, Kempston on Monday (4 July) after a fire broke out. The store signage and part of the fascia was...

No mains gas supply to Redwood Grove as explosion investigation continues

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue has confirmed that there was no mains gas supply to Redwood Court and they remain "unable to make any conclusions as to the cause of the explosion...

Community rallies round victims of Redwood Grove fire

The Bedford community, council, Red Cross volunteers and local MP have all rallied to support residents who have been affected by the major gas explosion at Redwood Grove this...

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