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John Hillier – 31.08.2023

It is with much sadness we have recently received notification of the death of AF&RS pensioner John Hillier, who passed away on 31st August at Southmead Hospital. John was well liked by all who knew him.  He was stationed at Avonmouth

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Brian Jones – 30.07.2023

It is with much sadness we have received notification of the death of AF&RS pensioner Brian Jones who sadly passed away on 31st July 2023. Brian’s wife Linda sadly having pre-deceased him in May this year, leaving a son Ian

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Oliver Hatfield – 15.07.2023

Firefighter Oliver Hatfield. sadly passed away on Saturday 15 July 2023, with his family at his side, after a long battle with cancer.Ollie joined Avon Fire and Rescue Service on 28 July 2008 as an on-call firefighter at Portishead Fire

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Ian Satherley Awarded the British Empire Medal

Monday, 10 July 2023 17:04 For stand out, exemplary commitment, dedication and support to the fire and rescue service for nearly 50 years, Ian Satherley has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) as a part of his Majesty King

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Brian Pocock – 04.07.2023

AF&RS pensioner Brian Charles Pocock passed away on the 04 July 2023 aged 87. Brian started his Fire Service career in 1961 at Speedwell Training School at Speedwell then was stationed at Bridewell and then Temple Fire Stations.  Brian was

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David Creech – 01.07.2023

David (Dave) Creech aged 76 tears passed away on 1st July 2023 He had been ill for a while but it was still unexpected.Dave was a popular character and was stationed at Bedminster. He lived in Poole, Dorset and was

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Ivor Player – 20.06.2023

Ivor Player passed away of the 20th June 2023 aged 91 years. Ivor joined The Bristol Fire Brigade in 1956. He completed 30 years service and retired in 1986, working at various stations around Bristol, finishing at Temple Back on

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Stephen Griffin – 09.06.2023

It is with much sadness we record the passing of Stephen Keith Griffin who passed away suddenly on the 09.06.2023.  He was diagnosed with cancer in the April and passed unexpectantly a couple of weeks ago. He was 76.  Stephen

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Mike Black – 24.04.2023

It is with much sadness we have received notification of the death of AF&RS pensioner Michael Black, known as Mike Black, who passed away peacefully on 24th April 2023 at home after a long illness. Aged 88 years. Mike was

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Michael Barry Smith – 14.04.2023

Michael Barry Smith passed away on 14th April 2023, aged 73years. Mike began his 31 year career with Avon Fire Brigade in 1972. He received the ‘Silver Axe’ trophy for best recruit during initial training in 1972 He started as

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