Rural and agricultural
Around a third of our residents live in rural communities. These communities - along with farms and businesses - sit within the rural areas of Kent and Medway, which make up some 85% of the county.
Getting to our customers in the event of an emergency is our priority. Because of the nature of rural locations it can sometimes take us longer to get to an incident, which is why we want to make sure that your rural home, community, farm and business stay as safe as possible.
For helpful advice and information - whether it's on the farm, in the home or the countryside - please take a look below.
Prepare ▪ act ▪ protect
Learn about our 'prepare ▪ act ▪ protect' campaign and what we can do to help you, your business and community face some of the challenges living and working in rural areas may present.
How we support our rural communities
Our Rural Plan sets out how we will support our rural communities in meeting the challenges we face over the next four years.
For rural homes, farms and businesses ...
Rural homes
Whether you live in a thatched cottage, use a woodburner, or want to know how to have a bonfire safely, take a look at our rural homes fire safety information
Farms, agricultural and rural businesses
From storing hay or fertiliser, to using heavy machinery, dealing with livestock, learn what to look out for and how to help prevent fire happening on your farm or rural business.
Wildfires
With an increase in the areas of the UK experiencing wildfires, it's important for rural communities and businesses to be wildfire aware. Learn about the Fire Severity Index and how to check the current fire risk in your area, as well as advice on safety and prevention.
Animal rescue
Our specialist animal rescue team are equipped, experienced and here to help with a variety of animal rescues ranging from farm animals that may need specialist lifting to horses stuck in ditches!