Norfolk fire service rolls out body-worn cameras across 42 stations
Iain Hoey
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Body-worn cameras rollout across Norfolk fire stations
Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service has rolled out 160 body-worn cameras across 42 fire stations in the county.
Axon confirmed the rollout involves Axon Body 4 cameras with live streaming, real-time location data and two-way communication.
The company said the capability is intended to support quicker decision-making during complex incidents and improve coordination with other emergency services, including police and ambulance.
Axon said footage is also intended to support transparency, learning and post-incident review, alongside training and development.
Deployment scope, early usage and stated aims
The cameras were rolled out across the service in December, with nearly 100 hours of footage from over 500 video clips already stored.
Axon described the Norfolk deployment as its second-largest body-worn camera rollout with a UK fire and rescue service, following West Yorkshire.
Axon said it works with eight UK fire services on body-worn cameras in daily operations, adding that 55% of UK police forces use the technology.
Alex Lowe, Senior Director for UK and Ireland at Axon, said: “We’re delighted that Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service is adopting our cutting-edge body-worn camera technology.
“Our cameras have been invaluable for first responders, and we’re excited to see them play an important role in ensuring fire personnel safety and enhancing public trust in Norfolk.”
Scott Norman, Deputy Chief Fire Officer at Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service, said: “We’re keen to utilise technology wherever we can to keep the people of Norfolk safe, and these body-worn cameras are a great demonstration of that.
“The devices will be brought in to support firefighters at all of our stations in Norfolk, helping us with learning at incidents, providing evidence for fire investigations, and enhancing the safety of our staff.
“Our teams have already said they’re benefitting from the technology, so I’m sure this will be a major boost for how our service operates, and for the communities we serve.”
Cllr Margaret Dewsbury, Norfolk County Council Cabinet Member for Communities and Partnerships, said: “I am really pleased NFRS has taken this step to use body-worn cameras.
“This new technology will enhance the fantastic work already undertaken by the service, offering multiple benefits to keep fire staff and Norfolk’s communities safe.”
The rollout is intended to support incident learning, evidence capture for investigations and staff safety during operational activity and routine visits.