WCoFF NEWS Desk

    Article Added: 13 Sep 2017

    The Massey Shaw Fireboat and her crew of volunteers were invited to attend the Classic Boat Rally held at St Katharine's Dock E1 over the weekend of the 9/10th September. The event is part of the Thames Festival and attracts a wide range of vintage boats of all shapes, sizes and histories. This year a large number of “Little Ships” were in attendance due to the interest in their role ...

    Article Added: 12 Sep 2017

    On Sunday September 10th members of the Company participated in the annual Act of Remembrance and Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Firefighters Memorial in London. The memorial, situated to the south of St Paul’s Cathedral, is featured on the front cover of our current issue of Salamander and the plinth contains the names of over 2,300 fire and rescue personnel who have died serving their com ...

    Article Added: 11 Sep 2017

    Firefighters and Fire Cadets RecognisedFor Their Bravery, Fundraising and Achievements On Wednesday 6 September Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service held its annual awards evening celebrating its successes during the previous year. This year’s honours included Watch Commander John Murphy who released a young boy crushed by a car and Fire Cadet Charlie Beresford who put out a fire in ...

    Article Added: 10 Sep 2017

    Our 2016 Black-Tie Fund Raising Dinner hosted by Peter Holland CBE raised approximately £24,000 on behalf of the Trustees of the Worshipful Company of Firefighters and our thanks go to XL Catlin for their support and sponsorship over several years. The dinner originated from the desire of the Worshipful Company to attract interest, sponsorship and new members from the Wider World of Fire ...

    Article Added: 08 Sep 2017

    Biggleswade Community Fire Station Open Day (16 Sept) promises fun for all the family Local Firefighters are throwing open the doors of Bigglesawde Community Fire Station for their ‘Open Day’ on Saturday 16 September between 10am – 2pm and are inviting everyone from their local community to come along and see their appliances and learn about fire safety. Firefighters are or ...

    Article Added: 08 Sep 2017

    An event in aid of the Worshipful Company of Firefighters Charitable Trust THE FIRE INDUSTRY CHARITY BALL FRIDAY 29th SEPTEMBER   THE OXFORDSHIRE GOLF CLUB AND SPA, THAME, OXFORDSHIRE OX9 2PU The Oxfordshire Golf Club and Spa is perfectly positioned in the rolling hills of the Chilterns. It has been home to prestigious events on the European Tour.  A change from our normal ev ...