Faringdon Fire Station

03/09/2026

Faringdon Fire Station Open Day & Official opening…

Saturday 12 September

10:00am to 1:00pm.

Come along and:
*Meet your local firefighters
*Take a guided tour of the newly refurbished station
*Learn about modern firefighting equipment and procedures
*Enjoy a range of activities, refreshments and attractions for all the family

This is a wonderful opportunity to see how your local fire station has evolved while continuing its proud tradition of serving the community.

02/09/2026

🚒 On-Call Recruitment | Our Doors Are Open Tonight!

Have you ever thought about becoming an On-Call Firefighter?

Join us at the station tonight (2 September), from 7.00pm to 9.00pm, to find out how you can make a real difference in your
local community.

✅ Meet the crew
✅ Watch us train
✅ Ask any questions

No booking required - just turn up!

01/09/2026

For those that would like to read our fire station August report from the advertiser see Page 44

https://library.myebook.com/AdvertiserMagazine/the-advertiser-magazine-september-2026/6751/?fbclid=IwRlRTSAUD_PtwZG9mBWZkaWQWUNl0_ak5zZbWxsB7sLi9bDWEVsBMU2V4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6TYYte7yVENLaS4VuJIVdX2cksMIIsnENx5Qf90vibWcxd1tT7jwx3F6LHiQ_aem_mK9eW15kil39m9j-jd33XA

01/09/2026

🚒 On-Call Recruitment | We're Opening Our Doors! 🚒

Have you ever thought about becoming an On-Call Firefighter?

Come along to the station tomorrow evening (Wednesday 2 September), between 7.00pm and 9.00pm, to learn more about the role.

✅ Meet the crew
✅ Watch us train
✅ Learn what the role involves
✅ Ask any questions you may have
✅ Discover how you can make a difference in your community

Whether you're just curious or ready to take the next step, we'd love to meet you!

📍Faringdon Fire Station
📅Wednesday 2 September
🕖 7.00pm - 9.00pm

29/08/2026

A very rare occasion when we’re ALL in one place at the same time!

Different personalities, plenty of laughs, lots of hard work, and one brilliant team.

One crew. One team. Summer 2026. 🚒

12/08/2026

☀️🔥 Our region remains in the VERY HIGH range on the Fire Severity Index 🔥☀️

With hot, dry conditions continuing across Oxfordshire, the risk of wildfires remains significant.

🚫 Avoid lighting bonfires and take extra care if using a BBQ.
✅ Keep BBQs away from dry grass, sheds and fences
✅ Never leave a BBQ unattended
✅ Keep water or sand nearby
✅ Ensure BBQs are fully extinguished after use

🚫 Don't light fires or disposable BBQs in the countryside – pack a picnic instead
🚬 Never drop ci******es or matches
🗑️ Take litter home, especially glass bottles
🚗 Avoid parking on dry grass
🔥 It only takes one spark to start a wildfire.

If you see a fire, move to safety and call 999. Use the what3words app to help emergency crews pinpoint the location quickly.

10/08/2026

Faringdon Fire Station Open Day & Official Reopening

Faringdon Fire Station first opened its doors in 1961 under the leadership of Sub Officer Sid Taylor, serving the Berkshire & Reading Fire Brigade and the local community.

Now, 65 years later, under the leadership of Watch Manager Becky Rimmer of Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, the station has undergone a major refurbishment to bring the building up to modern standards.

The improvements focus on firefighter welfare, including enhanced facilities for the safe removal of contaminants following incidents, alongside wider upgrades designed to improve efficiency, functionality, and comfort for our crews.

We are proud to invite you to the official reopening of this facility on 12 September, from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

Come along and:
*Meet your local firefighters
*Take a guided tour of the newly refurbished station
*Learn about modern firefighting equipment and procedures
*Enjoy a range of activities and attractions for all the family

This is a wonderful opportunity to see how your local fire station has evolved while continuing its proud tradition of serving the community.

05/08/2026

🚒 On-Call Recruitment | Our Doors Are Open Tonight! 🚒

Interested in becoming an On-Call Firefighter?

Come to the station between 7pm and 9pm this evening (5 August) to find out more about how you can make a real difference in your local community.

✅ Meet the crew
✅ Watch us train
✅ Ask any questions
No booking required – just turn up!

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/council/fire-service-recruitment

03/08/2026

🚒🔥On-Call Recruitment | We're Opening Our Doors!🔥🚒

Have you ever thought about becoming an On-Call Firefighter? 👨‍🚒

Come along to the station on Wednesday evening (5 August) between 7:00pm and 9:00pm to find out more about the role.

✅ Meet the crew
✅ Watch us train
✅ Learn what the role involves
✅ Ask any questions you may have
✅ Discover how you can make a difference in your community

Whether you're just curious or ready to take the next step, we'd love to meet you!

📅 Wednesday 5 August
⏰ 7:00pm - 9:00pm
📍 Faringdon Fire Station

30/07/2026

🔥 Enjoy the sunshine, but please take care when using BbQ’s or lighting bonfires. Dry conditions can cause fires to spread quickly and lead to major incidents.

✅ Keep BBQs well away from buildings, fences and dry vegetation
✅ Never leave fires unattended
✅ Have water or a means of extinguishing the fire nearby
✅ Ensure fires are fully out before leaving

A little extra care can help prevent a serious fire and keep everyone safe.

We are officially in drought conditions!

With the ongoing hot (and very dry) weather it was announced yesterday that our region is now in drought conditions!

The Fire Risk is still very high, we have seen multiple large fires over the past month, some were preventable.
For more advice go to: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/fire-and-community-safety/community-safety/help-prevent-wildfires