Axon, has partnered with Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service to roll out 160 advanced body-worn cameras across all 42 fire stations in the county in a bid to boost public safety.
The Axon Body 4 cameras, the latest in Axon’s high-performance line, have been introduced to enhance both fire personnel and public safety across Norfolk. With live streaming capabilities, real-time location data, and two-way communication, the cameras enable quicker, more informed decision-making during complex fire incidents.
Live streaming also improves fire personnel safety by identifying risks earlier and supporting better coordination with other emergency services, such as police and ambulance, ensuring resources are deployed at the right time to save lives.
Technology Support
The technology supports transparency, learning, and post-incident review, helping to strengthen public trust in fire and rescue services. Footage will also support training and development, as well as helping to enhance the safety of fire staff during incidents, home safety visits and property inspections.
This is Axon’s second-largest deployment of body-worn cameras with a UK fire and rescue service, following West Yorkshire.
The cameras were rolled out across the service in December, with nearly 100 hours of footage from over 500 video clips already having been stored.
Axon already works with eight different UK fire services to roll out body-worn cameras in their daily operations, with 55% of UK police forces also using the tech. Outside the UK, Axon works with over 500 fire and emergency services worldwide.
Cutting-Edge Cameras
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.”
