⚠️ 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 Human Resources department can assist with various inquiries related to fire safety, recruitment, and community services. This line is not for emergencies; always dial 999 for urgent situations. Common reasons for calling include questions about recruitment processes, fire safety advice, and submitting complaints or governance queries. Non-emergency calls are handled during office hours, and there may be delays due to resource constraints. It is advisable to call during mid-morning or early afternoon to avoid peak times.
Updated 14 Dec 2025
Expected outcomes
- Check recruitment status
- Request fire safety advice
- Submit governance queries
- File a complaint
- Inquire about community services
Call preparation
Assemble everything before you dial. These requirements are verified by our call analysts and updated as organizations change their scripts.
- Name
- Contact details
- Nature of enquiry
- Details of complaint
- Supporting documentation
- Reference number
Known issues
There are occasional reports of resource constraints affecting the Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, leading to delays in handling non-emergency administrative queries. This may result in longer wait times for governance and complaint submissions. The service is currently reviewing its governance and resourcing structure to address these issues, with an independent peer review planned. To minimize delays, it is recommended to have all necessary information ready before calling and to request a reference number for follow-up.
