WCoFF Fire News Desk
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 ...
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) has announced the expansion and enhancement of its operational capabilities with cutting-edge drone technology. With a commitment to leveraging technology and innovation to better serve Bedfordshire’s communities, the service has integrated advanced drones into its emergency response toolkit. BFRS has invested in the DJI Mavic 3 ...
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from Monday 13 – Sunday 19 May 2024. The theme is “Movement: moving for our mental health.” In support of this Dunstable Green Watch have planned a week of activities to raise awareness, educate and signpost to support services, as well as raise money for mental health charities. They will be kicking off the week on Mon ...
Monday 29 April, 2024 Firefighting equipment, donated by Bedford Fire and Rescue (BFRS), is winging its way to Ukraine as part of a massive convoy of equipment donated from across the UK. BFRS donated 20 SCBA sets, and 25 cylinders previously used by the service across Bedfordshire. The equipment from Bedfordshire joins fire engines, hoses, ladders and thermal imaging cameras don ...
Students from Barnfield College, Luton, became the first young people in Bedfordshire to experience Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue’s newest tool for road safety education, the Vision Van, yesterday (24 April). Over 100 students came along to an afternoon of presentations from BFRS and Bedfordshire Road Safety Partnership about the key behaviours which can contribute to serious or fatal collis ...
New virtual reality ‘Vision’ van on the road in Bedfordshire Wednesday 20 March 2024 Road safety education for young people is to be transformed with the launch of the new Vision Van virtual reality immersive experience. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service's (BFRS) new Vision Van is now on the road and will be used as part of Bedfordshire's Road Safety Partners ...