WCoFF NEWS Desk

    Article Added: 13 Jul 2024

    OnJuly 5th the Company held its Common Hall in St Vedast-alias-Foster. Prof. David Holt DSc (Med) was installed as the new Master. At the same time our new Wardens advanced as follows: Andrew Phillips JP to Upper Warden, Peter Holland CBE, QFSM to Renter Warden and Nicole Hoffman PhD, CEng to Under Warden. Sandra Holt was Installed as Mistress Firefighter. The Foundation Beadle of the Company, J ...

    Article Added: 31 May 2024

    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 ...

    Article Added: 31 May 2024

    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 ...

    Article Added: 23 May 2024

    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 ...

    Article Added: 23 May 2024

    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 ...

    Article Added: 16 May 2024

    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 ...