Brian Love aged 88 years passed away on 17th November 2023 Brian served in the City of Bath Fire Brigade and transferred to Avon Fire Brigade in 1974, he retired in 1983 after 40 years Service. He leave a daughter…
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David (Dave) Bricker – 06.11.2023
David (Dave) Bricker (service No. 579) passed away on 6th November 2023 aged 75 years. Dave passed away at the Bristol Royal Infirmary. Dave joined the Avon Fire Brigade in July 1974 and served at Bedminster and Brislington Fire Stations…
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Bridewell Visit 50 years after it closed
Former Bristol Firemen/Firefighters return to Bridewell Fire Station 50 years after it closed. The picture was taken on our visit to Bridewell Fire Station it was well attended and very enjoyable, it was good to see old colleagues again and…
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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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