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9 November 2026
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A firefighter takes a sponge to the face at one of the Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service 2025 charity open days. Image: BFRS

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...
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EEAST paramedics with firefighters from Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, who have been shortlisted for an award for their co-response work with the ambulance service.

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...
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Amy Arnold, an on-call firefighter with BFRS. Image: Bedford Independent

WATCH: Bedford on-call firefighters ready to help anyone in need at a moment’s notice

Ready to help at a moment's notice whenever anyone needs them, on-call firefighters at Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) are a vital part of the county's emergency response...
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Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service red fire trucks in a row.

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...
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