The Lord Mayors Show 2024
The Worshipful Company of Firefighters was proud to lead the float for the Modern Livery Companies in the recent Lord Mayor's Show following the installation of Alderman Alastair King.
We were delighted to have a group of London Fire Brigade Cadets at the head of our float, together with several Company members dressed in old fire tunics and traditional brass fire helmets.
For the lunch break we were once more on the Wellington Ship, where we rendezvoused, quite bychance, the London Fire Brigade Fireboat Errington.
The Worshipful Company of Firefighters
The prime objective and intention of The Worshipful Company of Firefighters is to promote the development and advancement of the science, art and the practice of firefighting, fire prevention and life safety. It also encourages good professional behaviour and an exchange of information between Members of the Company and others who work in allied fields.
The Company has undertaken to maintain the traditions and customs of the City of London and to pledge support to the Lord Mayor and Aldermen in all matters relevant to the life and dignity of the City.
FIRE NEWS
Mural unveiled in honour of fallen firefighter duo
A mural has been unveiled in central London in honour of two firefighters who died while responding to a
COMPANY NEWS
Charitable Trust Fund-Raising Dinner
In a departure from our normal calendar of events we held a Fund-Raising Dinner for our Charitable Trust in the Palace of Westminster on September 4th.
EVENTS
Retirement of Rev. George Bush
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.
The Worshipful Company of Firefighters Charitable Trust
Closely associated with, but operating as a separate entity from the Worshipful Company of Firefighters, the Charitable Trust is a registered charity (number 1182241) with ten Trustees who are responsible for all aspects of its operation and are all members of the Worshipful Company.
The Charitable Trust realises that the world of the Fire Industry and the Fire and Rescue Service, like many sectors, is changing at a considerable pace and we will shortly be looking at the current core charities to see if these reflect the changing environment. We will also consider what else we can do in the youth and young persons sector. This draws on one of “Aims and Objectives” of the Company and the Charitable Trust in providing opportunities to promote responsible and good citizenship for future generations.
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