Dear all It is with great sadness that we have received notification of the death of AF&RS pensioner Michael Russell (aged 75 years) (known to most as Jack/Mike), who passed away in the early hours of the 26th July, following a…

It is with great sadness that we have received notification of the death of AF&RS pensioner Alistair William (Bill) Beachgood, who passed away on the 15th July 2026 aged 74. Bill joined the Fire Service in 1974 and throughout his career…

Lyn Lloyd. QGM aged 83 years passed away on 25th June 2026. Lyndon (Lyn) Lloyd was 83 when he passed away peacefully on the 25th June 2026. Lyn joined the City of Bristol Fire Brigade (as it was then) in…

John Lawes aged 92 passed away on 3th March 2026 John passed away after a short illness on 3rd March aged 92 and will be much missed by his wife Maureen (Mo), Sons Steve & Keith, Daughter Anne and their…

Mike Green aged 83 years passed away on 13th February 2026 Mike Green joined the Bristol Fire Brigade transferring to the County of Avon Fire Brigade in 1974 when the County of Avon was formed. Mike served at Weston super…

George ‘Brian’ Young aged 93 years passed away on 24th March 2026. George’s mother was a head mistress when he was born and named him after her grandfather who served in World War 1, He was christened George Brian, he…

Raymond (Ray) Southard passed away on 19th February 2026 aged 90 years, Ray joined Bristol Fire Brigade in January 1960. Serving at Ashton, Bridewell, and Southmead Stations. As Coxswain at Avonmouth and later Hartcliffe and Speedwell Stations. Within eight short…

Michael (Strawberry) Williams passed away on 25 January 2026 aged 95yrs Mike started his service in the Merchant Navy following which he joined the Bristol Fire Brigade and was stationed at Avonmouth Fire Station and was trained and served as…

Ron Williams aged 79 years passed away after a long illness on 7th January 2026. Ron joined the County of Avon Fire Brigade in July 1974 following his training he was posted to A1 Temple and served on Red Watch.…

John Waft aged 79 years, passed away on Tuesday 23rd December. John Joined the fire service 1st Nov 1974, 27 years of service, serving at Avonmouth, Southmead and HQ retiring in August 1998.He was born on 6th August 1946 in…