Page 87 - Archived Back Issues

On the occasion of the St. Florian’s Installation Banquet, the Master, Professor David Bland, presented the Worshipful Company of Firefighters’ Award to the United Kingdom International Search and Rescue team that was deployed to Haiti after it had been ravaged by earthquakes in January 2010.
The WCoFF’s Award was presented to Neil Fritzsche, Response Manager from Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service, seen above with Sir Ken Knight and Peter Holland, President of CFOA, who had recommended the award to the team.
The annual golf day and match against the Painter-Stainers was greatly enjoyed - the Firefighters won the match and John Sherington, on the right, won the Firefighters trophy.
Once again , the Fire Industry Charity Ball was a great success with almost 200 people attending and the event raising over £15,000 for the Charitable Trust.
The Company led the modern Livery Companies taking part in the Lord Mayor’s Show with a vintage World War II fire engine.
On 2nd November, the Worshipful Company of Firefighters was delighted to present an “Exclusive Dinner” with Sir Ken Knight in the prestigious Adam Room at the Lloyd’s building. Sir Ken gave an overview of various issues facing the firefighting community at the present time and then invited and answered some penetrating questions.