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Brislington Fire Station – Closed

Brislington Fire Station was closed on Tuesday 19th April 2016 at o800 after serving the community for 54 years. The personnel moved the the new Hicks Gate Fire Station on this day commencing operational duties at 0800.

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Keynsham Fire Station – Closed

Keynsham Fire Station closed on 18th October and has now merged with Brislington Fire Station in preparation for the move to the new Hicks Gate Fire Station opening in early 2016. For further information please see the Avon Fire &

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Speedwell Fire Station – People who attended the event to mark its closure

     

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Speedwell Fire Station closed on 4th February 2015

The reopening of Kingswood Fire Station will mean the closure of Speedwell Fire Station, an event to mark this will take place on Wednesday 4th February between 14.00hrs and 16.00hrs There will be a minutes silence at 15.00hrs to mark

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Monty Britton – Life Time Achievement Award

Monty award 191114

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Paul Windows goes to Monte Carlo

Paul Windows recently took part in a charity event. Here is his account. Trumpton goes to Monte Carlo. Trumpton Fire Service has just completed the daring challenge of a 2100 mile round trip to Monte Carlo raising money for Prostate

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Bladder Cancer

At the last National Council Meeting it was agreed to conduct a survey amongst members who are suffering from and of the following ailments:- Bladder Cancer Pleural Plaques Asbestosis It was previously believed that the FBU and Thompsons solicitors were

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AFRS Pensioners Association

Membership of the Avon Fire & Rescue Services Pensioners Association is open to all employees of Avon Fire & Rescue Service. Including Fire Fighters (Wholetime & retained), Control operatives, All Support Staff. If you would like to become a member

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Fire Fighters Charity – Rehabilitation

7 days a week rehabilitation services – Flexible programme offering 4, 7, 10 day options The Fire Fighters Charity have improved the flexibility of there rehabilitation services so that they can fit into busy diaries. The three centres based in

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New Pensioners Association Secretary

At the Annual General Meeting held at the BAWA club on Tuesday 6th May 2014, Ian Satherley was elected as Secretary, taking over from Alan Lawson, who announced his retirement at the previous Annual General Meeting in 2013. Ian said

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