WCoFF NEWS Desk
On January 15th, the Rev. George Bush, our Company Chaplain for many years, officiated at a service to celebrate his Ministry at St Mary-le-Bow over more than 20 years, prior to his retirement on February 2nd. Our Master and Consort, together with a few members of the Company attended the Solemn Evensong in a church packed with representatives of the Livery Companies with which George was assoc ...
Company News Our Master and his Consort attended the London Fire Brigade Carol Concert in early December. The event was held at Westminster Cathedral and the Master was accompanied by several members of the Company. In addition to the delightful concert there was a treat for fire vehicle enthusiasts outside the venue in the form of a preserved 1954 Merryweather Emergency Tender OXT 779 formerl ...
ORDERS OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE King George V created these honours during World War I to reward services to the war effort by civilians at home and servicemen in support positions. The ranks are Commander (CBE), Member (MBE), Officer (OBE) and Medallist (BEM). They are now awarded for prominent national or regional roles and to those making distinguished or notable contributions in their own spec ...
During our Fire Lecture it was noted that the UKISAR team was due to undertake its UN re-accreditation during November. This external appraisal by the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG) has just been completed. It took place over three days under arduous, snow-covered, conditions in a mountainous area in Switzerland. Two national teams took part, the UK and Spain, and both te ...
The Lord Mays Show 2023 The Master and Wardens, together with several members of the Company, took part in the Lord Mayor's Show on Saturday, November 11th. Once more, we organised the Modern Livery Companies Float, with the classic Routmaster bus heading our section of the procession. ...
We welcome Max Dissanayake as our new Clerk. Max has a London Fire Brigade background and, since retirement, has worked for the LFB compiling one of their reports on the Grenfell Tower fire. He is pictured outside our home at Wax Chandlers' Hall. ...
