WCoFF Fire News Desk
The Bedford River Festival is back on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 and this year, Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s innovative Vision Van will be on site for festival goers to experience the latest tool to improve road safety. A team of fire service personnel will be on-hand to discuss water and road safety, fire cadets, career opportunities, and a fire engine will be at the festiva ...
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) recently handed over the keys of a service van to the Airfield Volunteer Fire Service (AVFS) at the Shuttleworth Collection. The donation will support the Shuttleworth Trust’s mission and its volunteer firefighters to promote fire safety and airfield response. The handover event took place at the historic Shuttleworth Collection, with key ...
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is joining RSPB to ask people to help protect Bedfordshire’s RSPB nature reserves and wider countryside from wildfires this summer. The appeal is being made to help prevent fires, keep people safe and protect the region’s valuable greenspaces, and the wildlife that live there, ahead of the summer months. 2023 was confirmed as the world&rsqu ...
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BFRS uses virtual reality to educate young drivers on road safety Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue (BFRS) is utilising virtual reality (VR) to transform road safety education for young people across Bedfordshire. The new Vision Van, which hit the road running in April 2024, provides users with an immersive experience. Vision utilises virtual reality films and dedicated hydraulic chairs to have an ...
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service Open Days 2024 Wednesday 22 May 2024 Every year fire stations across the county open their doors to the public for a day full of fun for all the family. The event is FREE and there is lots to see and do including: Meet the crew Live demos Colouring competitions Dunk a firefighter Take a look in the emergency vehicles Try out some of the firefighting ...
Our online presentation on the fire risks associated with lithium-ion batteries and techniques to counter them was very well attended. The talk was part of the series promoted by the Lord Mayor of London – Knowledge Miles, Connect to Prosper. Our speaker was Phil Clerk, the National Fire Chief Council lead on Emerging Energy Technologies. His talk was a timely reminder of public safety is ...
