Members of the AF&RS Pensioners were invited to a Coffee moring at the new Fire Station in Avonmouth, is was a very well attended event, looking around the station, coting the new equipment catching up with past and new colleagues,…

National Association of Retired Firefighters new web-site can be found here: https://narfire.uk/

The Bristol Fire Brigade Fireboat “Pyronaut” will be celebrating its 90th year on 22nd & 23rd June at M Shed Bristol Docks from 10.00 am to 4.00pm. There will be Demonstrations, trips, a Vintage Fire Engine, Avon Fire & Rescue…

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…

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…

Former Firefighter Chris Lock has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year 2023 Honours List for his tireless dedication in founding and establishing a new major war memorial in Belgium.  See the full article here: https://www.avonfire.gov.uk/all-areas/4090-former-firefighter-awarded-british-empire-medal-following-years-of-charitable-service-in-belgium

THE KING has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the British Empire Medal (Civil Division) to Ian Christopher Satherley: Secretary and treasurer, Avon Fire and Rescue Service Pensioners Association. For Voluntary and Charitable Services

British Empire Medal – Civil Division Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood St. James’s Palace, London SW1 28 December 2019 THE QUEEN has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the British Empire Medal (Civil Division) to the…