Flooding Advice

With rain and weather warnings in place, your area could be at risk of flooding. Remember, road closures and flood warning signs are still in place. Be prepared and have a plan in place to stay safe, here is our advice to help.

https://leics-fire.gov.uk/adverse-weather-conditions
Flooding Advice

On-Call Recruitment

Are you ready to embrace a career like no other? This is your chance to become a vital part of our dedicated team and make a real difference in the communities of Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.

https://leics-fire.gov.uk/on-call
On-Call Recruitment

Road Safety

Remaining alert and paying attention to road conditions can help reduce the number of collisions on the county's roads.

Driving within the limits of your ability, vehicles and adhering to the conditions of the roads reduces the risks of becoming involved in a collision.

https://leics-fire.gov.uk/road-safety
Road Safety

Our Aims

Strategies

At the heart of everything we do as a Service and what we are all working towards is our purpose: Safer People, Safer Places. Our strategies and aims are:

• Safer Communities - Fewer incidents with reduced consequences

• Response - Respond effectively to incidents

• Finance and Resources - Deliver value for money quality services

• People - An engaged and productive workforce

• Governance - Provide assurance

Safer Communities

The Aim: Fewer incidents with reduced consequences

• Targeted prevention, protection and resilience activities

• Manage business and community risk effectively

• Effective partnership working.

Response

The Aim: Respond effectively to incidents

• Manage calls to fires and other emergency incidents

• Provide 24/7 response to local, regional and international incidents

• Supply the appropriate resources and attend incidents to meet the needs of our communities

• Meet our communities' expectations in resolving emergencies.

Finance and Resources

The Aim: Deliver value for money quality services

• A well-managed and transparent budget

• Robust and effective procurement activities

• Reliable, secure and effective ICT systems

• Fit for purpose estate, vehicles and operational equipment.

People

The Aim: An engaged and productive workforce

• Striving to improve the service we deliver

• Listening and engaging with our employees and our communities

• Ensuring our people know that their health and wellbeing is important to us

• Being uncompromising in our commitment to diversity and an inclusive, cohesive workforce.

Governance

The Aim: Provide Assurance

• Well-informed communities

• Well-informed staff

• We'll know what our communities think

• We'll know what our staff think.

Strategies
Safer Communities
Response
Finance and Resources
People
Governance

Latest Incidents

You can find our latest incidents here. If you are unable to find a particular incident or require additional information, please contact a member of the Corporate Communications team via Corporate.Communications@leics-fire.gov.uk

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Home Fire Safety Checks

A Home Fire Safety Check is a free visit to your home by Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service and its partners. During the visit we will provide advice on how to prevent fires and what to do in the event of a fire. This will last approximately 30 minutes. As part of this service, smoke alarms may be fitted and subsequent maintenance and replacement of these becomes the responsibility of the homeowner.

To find out whether you are eligible for a Home Fire Safety Check, click the button below and fill in the online form.

Latest News

House Fire on Bedale Drive, Leicester
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House Fire on Bedale Drive, Leicester

Issued on: Wednesday, 11 September 2024

House Fire on Bedale Drive, Leicester

On Tuesday 10 September at 04:02, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) were called to reports of a house fire on Bedale...

Posted: Wed, 11th Sep 2024

Eastern Fire and Rescue Station Refurbishment Project Announced
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Eastern Fire and Rescue Station Refurbishment Project Announced

Issued on: Tuesday, 27 August 2024

Eastern Fire and Rescue Station Refurbishment Project Announced

We are pleased to announce that Eastern Fire and Rescue Station, located on Hastings Road, Leicester, is...

Posted: Tue, 27th Aug 2024

Safety Advice for Communities During National Disorder
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Safety Advice for Communities During National Disorder

In light of the recent national picture around protests and disorder, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service would like to offer advice to our communities about how to stay safe.

We are committed to supporting...

Posted: Fri, 9th Aug 2024

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