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    As the weather begins to improve Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (BFRS) is joining other fire services across the UK and asking people to stay safe when spending time in and

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    Beds Fire Kenya Training

    Emergency Services join forces to provide specialist training in Kenya

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    Light bulb scheme to help vulnerable households

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    21 March 2023

    Bedford Borough Council and Gibbs and Dandy, a leading building and construction material supplier, have announced a collaborative effort to improve fire safety in vulnerable hous

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