⚠️ NOT FOR EMERGENCIES. This service is for administrative inquiries only. If in danger, dial 999 immediately.
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
The Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service provides essential services such as reporting fire emergencies, offering fire safety advice, and engaging in community outreach. Available 24/7 for emergencies, they prioritize urgent calls to ensure rapid response. Non-emergency services, including safety advice and community engagement, are available during business hours. Typical reasons for calling include reporting fires, seeking safety guidance, and arranging educational visits. While emergency calls are handled immediately, non-emergency queries may experience longer wait times, especially during peak periods. For non-urgent matters, calling during business hours is recommended.
Updated 15 Dec 2025
Expected outcomes
- Report fire emergencies
- Receive fire safety advice
- Arrange community outreach
- Get incident updates
- Schedule safety visits
Call preparation
Assemble everything before you dial. These requirements are verified by our call analysts and updated as organizations change their scripts.
- Location of incident
- Nature of emergency
- Contact details
- Specific safety query
- Property details
- Event details
Known issues
Callers may occasionally experience delays when trying to reach a live operator during peak incident periods. Emergency calls are prioritized, which can lead to longer wait times for non-emergency queries. To mitigate this, it's advisable to call during business hours for non-urgent matters. Additionally, there have been rare reports of inconsistent information regarding non-emergency procedures. The service has implemented staff training and updated scripts to improve information accuracy. For the best experience, have all necessary information ready before calling.
