Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service

Want to learn more about becoming a Firefighter? We have more dates for our 'Discover a Career as a Firefighter' sessions coming up at our Bracknell, Caversham Road, Maidenhead and Wokingham fire stations, as well as online. For more information: https://ow.ly/hvuQ50TLrU2 #OneTeamForBerkshire

Congratulations to our newest Wholetime Firefighter Apprentices who have raised more than £3,000 for The Fire Fighters Charity by each rowing the length of the River Thames in Berkshire. Collectively, the Apprentices rowed more than 300km on rowing machines at the Lexicon in Bracknell. You can still donate to the fundraiser by visiting our website: https://ow.ly/5RLm50TMORC #OneTeamForBerkshire

One week to apply: Information Governance Officer An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Information Governance Officer to join our Information Governance Department on a part-time basis. The post holder will be responsible for Data Protection enquiries, Subject Access requests, Data Subject rights requests and complaints, ensuring that confidentiality is maintained in highly sensitive situations within the legal framework, timescales and in line with guidance from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). Find out more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eKGM-fvR

We are delighted to announce that two staff members from Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, Ellece Ott and Joanna Herring, are taking part in an upcoming Arctic expedition with the Fire Angel Foundation! In February 2025, the pair will be travelling to Umea in Sweden where they will brave icy temperatures that can reach -15c. They have already begun their training, learning survival tactics for the snow. The Fire Angel Foundation provides extraordinary experiences for young women, offering immersive training for adventurous journeys that builds self-confidence, develops leadership skills, and finds a sense of belonging. The foundation was set up by George and Bex, two firefighters who completed an expedition to the South Pole in January 2024. In doing so, they became the first emergency services team to traverse Antarctica and pioneer a new route totalling 1,230km. “We were both really inspired by George and Bex during their expedition to the South Pole”, says Ellece. “It's going to be a real test to our resilience and to see what we are capable of! I’m so proud to be a part of the foundation and can’t wait to see the doors we can help open for Fire Cadets”. Jo says: “I’m ecstatic to be chosen for this Arctic expedition. The goal is to empower women and show that they are capable of doing amazing things”. We will be sharing their progress throughout their journey, so follow #fireangelexpedition on Instagram, Facebook, X (formally known as Twitter), and LinkedIn to stay up to date. Follow the Fire Angels: https://ow.ly/BFjm50TJzL7 #OneTeamForBerkshire

Our newest Firefighter Apprentices are raising money for The Fire Fighters Charity this Saturday! Join them at the Lexicon in Bracknell as they row 38.5 miles, the length of the River Thames through Berkshire, between 10am and 4pm. There will also be fun family activities, a demonstration of how to carry out a five point winter safety check on your car, and a fire engine to explore. Read more: https://ow.ly/WFlP50THVGJ #OneTeamForBerkshire

We're hiring: Business Analyst As the Business Analyst, you will be responsible for driving standardised ways of working, aligned to the Service's strategic objectives. Read more and apply: https://ow.ly/RSFG50Tw9nS #OneTeamForBerkshire

We're looking for our next Head of Corporate Services. This is a unique opportunity to lead an area of the Service and work across the organisation to shape and tailor the services we provide to meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. We are advertising this role for staff on both Grey Book and Green Book terms and conditions. To find out more, please visit the relevant page below. Head of Corporate Services (Green Book, non-operational) https://ow.ly/Khga50TGTTZ Head of Corporate Services – Area Manager (Grey Book, operational) https://lnkd.in/ea5Qn_7w

One week left to apply: Health and Safety Officer Following an internal restructure, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health and Safety Officer. Reporting to the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager this is a varied and challenging role within a UK Fire and Rescue Service. As a Health and Safety Officer you will be an integral member of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team and focussed on providing competent health and safety advice, guidance and support to staff at all levels of the organisation and promoting a positive health and safety culture. Find out more and apply https://ow.ly/vcKf50Tuq24

We're recruiting! Fitness and Health Advisor The successful candidate will be an integral member of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team. They will be focussed on supporting and empowering staff to manage their wellbeing and achieve specific role related standards. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eYvMvf7P

Yesterday we held a Have a Go event as part of our Discover a Career as a Firefighter Sessions. It was great to see so many people attend the event, which was held at Palmer Park Leisure Centre in Reading. Attendees had the chance to try some of the physical tests at recruitment that are difficult to replicate elsewhere and find out more about the role. If you're interested in finding out more about becoming a firefighter, you can sign up to future sessions through our website: https://ow.ly/zwNR50TAZvv #OneTeamForBerkshire