Fire and Rescue Service

An Oxfordshire firefighter is encouraging motorbike riders to prioritise safety after he was involved in a life-changing biking accident.  Nathan Crockford, who is based at Burford Fire Station, suffered severe leg damage after crashing into a car …

Residents are being reminded that smoke alarms save lives.  As part of its Fire Kills campaign, Oxfordshire County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service is asking people to test their smoke alarms as part of a regular household routine.Councillor Judith …

People living close to Oxfordshire’s fire stations are being encouraged to consider becoming paid on-call firefighters as part of the National Fire Chiefs Council’s (NFCC) recruitment campaign in March.Oxfordshire County Council is looking to …

Residents are being given Pancake Day safe cooking tips by Oxfordshire County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service.  It is easy to be consumed by the tantalising aroma of a delicious, warm pancake sprinkled with lemon juice and sugar. But such a …

Oxfordshire County Council’s Fire and Rescue Service has received praise from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) following an inspection that assessed its response to COVID-19.The inspection assessed …

Firefighters and paramedics are joining forces to deliver faster response, reduced damage and improved outcomes for Thames Valley residents.Ambulance crews across the country face a common problem when responding to an emergency 999 call for help. …