HRH Prince Richard of Gloucester opens the new Hicks Gate Fire Station. hicks-gate-official-opening

One of the UK’s most energy efficient fire stations became operational on Tuesday 19th April 2016 at 0800 hours. This was the first new station to be built since 1980. The new wholetime station will be home to one pump…

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.

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 &…

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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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…

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…

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…