Tom Edwards passed away on 1st January 2022 and his cremation followed on the 4th January. Tom joined the original Community Fire Safety Team which developed the early Home Fire Safety Visits that we take for granted as being part…

Robert (Bob) Lacey, aged 73 passed away in June 2021. Bob retired from Brigade Stores in October 2008.

Colin Rees passed away on 28th October aged 85 years. Colin Albert Victor Rees, was born 10th September 1936 in Lewisham, London. Between the age of two and eight he survived World War II, though he still had lots of…

Melvin (Mel) Rogers aged 78 years, passed away on 24th October 2021. Mel worked for Brecknel, Dolman & Rogers prior to joining the Bristol Fire Brigade in 1963, training at Speedwell Fire Station following which he was posted to Brislington,…

It is with much sadness we have received notification of the death of retired Sub Officer Dave (Chippy) Carpenter on Saturday 21 August 2021, following illness. Chippy was a gentleman and well-liked member of White & Red Watch at A1…

Steve Angell sadly passed away on 12th June 2021 following a tragic accident. Steve joined the Service in May 1988 with Bath On Call, where he has remained throughout his career and is a well-respected and valued member of the…

Raymond Allen passed away 04 June 2021, aged 99 years. Ray (Ches) joined Bristol Fire Brigade in 1948 and was posted to Bridewell Fire Station. He also served at Ashton Drive and finally at Avonmouth, where he retired in 1976…

Derek Summers aged 84, sadly passed away on 2nd June 2021 A former colleague wrote: I was lucky to serve with him for four years on White Watch B6 Speedwell. He was one of the finest practical Firemen I ever…