WCoFF NEWS Desk
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) will be marking World Drowning Prevention Day (Thursday 25 July) by running two training sessions on the embankment in Bedford. Despite global efforts, drowning remains the leading cause of death in all countries across the world. World Drowning Prevention Day provides us with the opportunity to highlight the tragic and profound impact of drowni ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...