Publication Update
Members should now have received the latest Fire Cover Issue 241 and the Special Publication “60 Years of British Fire Engines 1963-2023”.
Read MoreRobert Bonner
On 25th January 2024 Fire Brigade Society President Robert Bonner received his British Empire Medal which was awarded in King Charles III’s Birthday Honours List in 2023. Bob’s honour was awarded for Services to Fire and Rescue Heritage. Bob is Curator of the Fireground Museum in Rochdale. He received his medal at Gorton Monastery in…
Read MoreDeath in Service Notification
We are saddened to hear of the death of Mark Hillier, Officer in Charge of Pewsey Fire Station on Thursday 12th October 2023. Mark was involved in an RTC whilst responding to the station. Our thoughts are with family and friends at this difficult time. Link to DW Fire Website
Read MoreRobert Bonner Awarded BEM
Fire Brigade Society Member Robert Bonner has been awarded the BEM (British Empire Medal) in the Kings Birthday Honours 2023. Robert is the son of the FBS founder Bob Bonner, and is currently the Curator of the Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum Trust. The award is for Services to Fire and Rescue Heritage.
Read MoreInternational Firefighters Day 2023
May 4th 2023 International Firefighters Day Today we remember the Firefighters around the World who have died keeping their Communties safe. From areas affected by forest and shrub fires and areas of conflict to domestic and industrial properties, the brave men and women of the Fire Services should be remembered today.
Read MoreFF Barry Martin
The Fire Brigade Society offers its condolences to the family, colleagues and friends of FF Barry Martin who has died following a fire at the former Jenners Building in Edinburgh.
Read More999Day
999 Day Emergency Services Day Celebrating our 999 Heroes. Traditionally Friday 9th September is Emergency Services Day but this year it has been postponed to today (19th October 2022) -the purpose being to celebrate the work of the staff and volunteers within the NHS, Police, Fire & Rescue, Ambulance, Maritime (Coastguards and Lifeboats) and Search…
Read MoreAGM Update
Fire Brigade Society AGM Update 24th September 2022 Due to circumstances beyond the control of The Fire Brigade Society it has been decided not to re-arrange the 2022 AGM that was postponed earlier this month following the death of Her Majesty The Queen. A more detailed update will be circulated with Fire Cover 237…
Read MoreRemembering 9/11
Remembering 9/11 On September 11th 2001, terrorists hijacked four commercial airliners flying over the eastern United States. Two planes crashed into the towers of the World Trade Centre, the third into The Pentagon, and the fourth crashed in a field in Pennsylvania after passengers fought with the hijackers to try and regain control of the…
Read MoreAGM Postponed
AGM Postponed Following the announcement earlier confirming the death of Her Majesty The Queen, the Interim Management Team have decided to postpone the AGM weekend being held in Surrey on the 17 and 18 September. We appreciate this announcement will be disappointing to you all but under the circumstances we felt it was the appropriate decision to…
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