Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) responds to national wildfire rise with launch of innovative workwear to protect crews and help to keep the public safe. Firefighters responding to wildfires across Kent and Medway will be wearing the latest high-performing…
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) selects FireWatch as its new platform for integrated workforce management
Infographics is excited to announce Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) as its latest FireWatch client in a deal that includes the delivery of the FireWatch platform via Microsoft Azure Cloud – with SaaS (Software as a Service) – and…
Crews hit the streets in the Fight Against Fire
On Thursday, 7 April, KFRS will launch its Fight Against Fire mission to fit and test as many smoke alarms as possible in one day, in homes across Kent and Medway. Hundreds of firefighters will be out and about offering…
KFRS supports vaccination booster push
Throughout the pandemic, Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) has been proud to support its blue light partners, NHS colleagues, local councils and community organisations. People from across KFRS have offered their help whenever possible, including during the mass roll-out…
Kent FRS achieves accreditation for customer service excellence
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) has been awarded ServiceMark accreditation by the Institute of Customer Service (ICS), following record feedback from customers and colleagues. It’s the first time a fire and rescue service has achieved this recognition, and it’s…
Meet the crew specially trained to rescue animals across Kent
To many, animals are like members of the family, or crucial livelihood for farmers, which is why animal rescue emergencies are as important as any other for Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS). Its dedicated animal rescue unit (ARU), based…
Help keep hydrants in your neighbourhood healthy
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is on a mission to encourage the people of Kent and Medway to help keep hydrants healthy in their local area. Located all over the county, fire hydrants provide firefighters with access to a…
Kent FRS to launch first-ever online fire station open day
Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) is calling on Kent residents at home to tune into the first-ever online fire station open day on Thursday 28 May! Aimed at families of all ages, the virtual event has been organised in…
Kent Fire and Rescue Service to support ambulance service during COVID-19
Kent firefighters are supporting their blue light colleagues in the fight against Covid-19 by lending their services to the wider community. Crews and staff at Kent Fire and Rescue Service (KFRS) are working alongside South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb)…
Emergency services celebrated for dementia friendly initiatives at annual Alzheimer’s Society awards
Following Alzheimer’s Society’s annual Dementia Friendly Awards on 27 November, three local emergency services have been recognised nationally for their achievements in leading the sector by helping to support people with dementia to live safely in their local community. Kent Fire…