Blue light partners begin forced entry trial to improve medical response in the Thames Valley

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) has joined its emergency service partners in the Thames Valley for a six month trial which aims to improve access to patients who are experiencing certain medical emergencies. The trial began on Monday…

Major explosion exercise for emergency services

Collapsed concrete walls and twisted wooden beams were among the hazards emergency services and medical teams had to deal with at an intense training exercise. The drill at Southampton General Hospital simulated the aftermath of an explosion and included about…

Royal Berkshire launch Co-responding Pilot Scheme

The official launch of the Wokingham Fire Station co-responding pilot scheme took place on 18th January. The scheme involves crews from Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) working alongside South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) to provide…