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Bedfordshire firefighters tackle over 180 outdoor fires since start of August

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is facing significant pressure after responding to more than 180 outdoor fires since the start of August, prompting urgent warnings to reduce operational strain...

Bedford prison on fire safety backlog as MoJ says improvement work to start this year

HMP Bedford was listed for fire safety improvements last autumn. The Ministry of Justice says a project will start this year and every cell already has detection in place...

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...

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...

Bedford College students help children ‘staywise’ with fire safety messages

Design students at Bedford College have helped Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue (BFRS) teach youngsters about fire safety by coming up with ideas for modern educational resources for...

Bedford landlord fined for lack of fire safety at town centre office block

The owner of an office block in Bedford town centre has been fined for ignoring a fire safety order after failing an inspection by Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS). A Risk-Based Inspection...

Beds Fire and Rescue Service: ‘think twice before letting off fireworks in your garden’

As Bonfire Night approaches, Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) is working with local partners and emergency services to help keep the Borough's residents safe. They are reminding...

Warning over fire safety as BBQ season begins in Bedford

Spring has well and truly sprung and as this Easter bank holiday is set for glorious weather, you may be planning a BBQ of two, so Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue have issued...

Don’t let the flames of passion get carried away this Valentine’s Day

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service are warning couples not to let the flames of passion get carried away this Valentine's Day and blow out any candles before letting...

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is effective but needs improvement

Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) has been told it is effective at keeping people safe from fire and other emergencies, but it needs to become more affordable and reduce...

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