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Keith Rees – 29.11.2017

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Ian Satherley BEM — Leave a comment

Keith Rees passed away on 29th November 2017, after a long illness.

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Chronological History Avon Fire & Rescue Service

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Ian Satherley BEM — Leave a comment

Chronological History

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1977 Strike HQ – remembered

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Ian Satherley BEM — Leave a comment

A few ‘old‘ Firemen gathered at the Cornubia P.H. on the 14th November 2017, formerly Avon Fire Brigade FBU, Strike H.Q.. to mark the 40th Anniversary of the first Firemen’s strike in the history of the British Fire Service.

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CFO Kevin Pearson – 04.11.2017

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Ian Satherley BEM — Leave a comment

It is with great sadness we confirm the passing of Kevin Pearson, Chief Fire Officer of Avon Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). Kevin, who was 58, passed away on Saturday 4 November following a short illness. He joined Avon Fire…

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Alan Oates – 25.10.2017

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Ian Satherley BEM — Leave a comment

Alan Oates aged 82 years, passed away on the 25th October 2017 Funeral on Friday 10th November at 2.30 pm, Westerleigh Crematorium, Westerleigh, South Gloucestershire BS37 8QP

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Andy Laken 13.10.2017

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Ian Satherley BEM — Leave a comment

Andy Laken retired from Avon Fire & Rescue Service on Friday 13th October 2017.

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New Avon Fire & Rescue HQ

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Ian Satherley BEM — Leave a comment

After 44 years the Avon Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters building at Temple Back, Bristol closed it doors for the last time leaving behind a multitude of memories. the following Monday, 18th September, the move to the new Police &…

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Malcolm Thomas – 07.10.2017

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Ian Satherley BEM — Leave a comment

Malcolm (Taxi) Thomas, aged 77 years passed away on Saturday 7th October 2017. Funeral was on Thursday 26th October at 2.30 pm at Westerleigh Crematorium, South Gloucestershire BS37 8QP

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Alan Clark – 07.09.2017

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Ian Satherley BEM — Leave a comment

It is with much sadness that I wish to inform you of the death of former colleague Alan Clark, who passed away on the 7th September 2017, aged 76 years. Alan was a whole-time fireman at Bristol Fire Brigade’s Bridewell…

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Bob Fraser – 24.08.2017

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Ian Satherley BEM — Leave a comment

Robert (Bob) Fraser passed away on Thursday 24th August 2017, aged 72 years. Bob Served at Bridewell and Temple Fire Stations after retiring from operational service he took a job in Brigade Workshops as a handyman/fabricator. Bob was a Professional…

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