John Gamlin aged 70, passed away on Thursday 27th July 2017 after a long illness. Following initial training at Reigate Training Centre in 1965, John was posted to Bridewell Fire Station in central Bristol moving through the ranks whilst servings…
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Tim Robinson
Tim Robinson retired from Hicks Gate after 30 years service. Tim Robinson retire
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Julian “Jules” Avery
Watch Manager Julian “Jules ” Avery retired on 17th June 2017 jules retire
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Frank Barr – 07.06.2017
Frank Barr aged 84 years, passed away on 7th June 2017 Frank Barr worked for the County of Avon Fire Brigade at Headquarters. He was a real ‘old fashioned gent’. He worked in what was the Registry Department (central files) and…
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National Memorial Arboretum Trip
On Sunday 14th May 2017 the Pensioners Association organised a trip to the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire (see link) arboretum trip 140517
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Graham Hood – 15.03.2017
Graham Hood, passed away on Wednesday 15th March 2017, following his long illness. As a member of Gloucestershire Fire Service, Graham served at Cheltenham and Patchway before transferring to Cornwall in 1971, whereby on retirement he was serving as a…
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Bristol’s Colston Hall destroyed by fire on the 1 September 1898
It was in the early hours of the morning when a fire was discovered in Clark’s four story clothing factory in Colston Street, Bristol. According to press reports, flames were already through the roof by the time fire crews from…
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Brislington Fire Station closes
I feel privileged to have served with hero’s of the fire service, writes R.L.Smith .
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Reckless cuts by R.L.Smith
Reckless to make cuts to the fire service by R.L.Smith
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