Raymond (Ray) Southard passed away on 19th February 2026 aged 90 years, Ray joined Bristol Fire Brigade in January 1960. Serving at Ashton, Bridewell, and Southmead Stations. As Coxswain at Avonmouth and later Hartcliffe and Speedwell Stations. Within eight short…

Michael (Strawberry) Williams passed away on 25 January 2026 aged 95yrs Mike started his service in the Merchant Navy following which he joined the Bristol Fire Brigade and was stationed at Avonmouth Fire Station and was trained and served as…

Ron Williams aged 79 years passed away after a long illness on 7th January 2026. Ron joined the County of Avon Fire Brigade in July 1974 following his training he was posted to A1 Temple and served on Red Watch.…

John Waft aged 79 years, passed away on Tuesday 23rd December. John Joined the fire service 1st Nov 1974, 27 years of service, serving at Avonmouth, Southmead and HQ retiring in August 1998.He was born on 6th August 1946 in…

John died peacefully at home on 8th December aged 85. John retired from the Avon Fire Brigade in March 1993. was someone who meant so much to so many people. A true gentleman, kind, caring and a truly special person…

Colin James Plummer ages 84 years, passed away on Friday 14th November after a short illness. The funeral service is on Friday 05th December @ 15.15 at Westerleigh Crematorium, Westerleigh Road, Westerleigh, Bristol, BS37 8RF. The wake will follow at…

Geoff Toop aged 82 passed away on 1st October 2025. A tribute from Becky and Lianne to their Dad. With a very heavy heart we have to announce the death of our lovely Dad, former Bath firefighter, Geoff Toop.Previously of…

Roger Strickland aged 85 yrs passed away on 6th September 2025 after a long illness. Rogers son Mark’s memories of his Dad: What I recall about Dad’s Fire Service career: Dad joined the Somerset Fire Brigade as a Retained Firefighter…

Michael (Mike) Hughes aged 88yrs passed away on 3rd September 2025 after a short illness. Mike was a larger than life character serving at several stations in the Bristol and Avon Fire Service finishing up as a Flexi-Officer in October…

Ian Jefferies aged 77yrs, passed away on 8th August 2025 following a short illness. Ian joined the Bristol Fire Brigade at the age of 16 years as a Junior Fireman in 1964 and transferred to the County of Avon Fire…