In the next few days one of our longest serving Firefighters, Roger Dumford, hangs up his PPE after more than 37 years. Roger, Watch Manager at Uppingham Station, was presented with an Award from the High Sheriff of Rutland Susannah Fish yesterday. Happy Retirement Roger!
Our Firefighters have been battling to extinguish a fire at St Andrew's Church throughout the night, after multiple calls came in before midnight.
Thankfully, there have been no casualties and all persons have been accounted for, but sadly the church roof is severely damaged.
Tragically, three more Firefighters have died while tackling the wildfires sweeping Europe, this time on the island of Crete and on the Greek mainland. Our hearts go out to their families, and to the Hellenic Fire Corps, at this terrible time.
The Service lost one of its own yesterday. It is with deep regret we announce that our colleague, friend, and Watch Manager, Jon Partridge, sadly passed away yesterday after a medical emergency.
We are devastated and shocked at the tragic loss, and Jon will be greatly missed.
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Awful news from my friends in Poznan in Poland. After the internal collapse of the tenement 11 firefighters were hospitalised and 2 unfortunately died
I am thinking of you brothers! Look after each other ❤️❤️❤️
Great open day #uppingham@leicsfirerescue station. Key safety messages shared with the community & lots of fun for families. Well done @firemel2 & all the team for organising the event
What a special day today today was Uppingham fire
Station open day thanks to
All who came and helped and supported us we raised £340 for the @firefighters 999 @LeicsFireRescue
Demonstrating what NOT to do with a fat fire (do not throw water on it) & advising to call #999 and get out of the house @LeicsFireRescue held an open afternoon in #Uppingham - chance to climb into a fire engine & talk to #firefighters grateful for their skill & bravery
Fantastic night in #Oakham as the town came out in force to support the light parade by our guests from the Goldwing Owners Club of GB. Thank you for letting the Mayor & I take part #rutland@DiscoverRutland
🚒 We have a number of Fire Station open days coming up!
Is your local Fire and Rescue Station on the list? Find out here: https://t.co/04HQVnoa0h
#OpenDays#SaferPeopleSaferPlaces
It’s with the deepest regret that we have heard of the death of Beccy Barr - mother, firefighter and invaluable member of the FRSAs executive committee. We will very much miss Beccy’s energy and enthusiasm. On behalf of all in the FRSA we offer our profound sympathy to Beccy’s family, friends and colleagues.
🚒 We’re thrilled to announce the delivery of Seven brand-new pumping appliances from @EOneUKLtd.
These state-of-the-art appliances are equipped with:
🚨 1800-litre Water Tank
🚨 120-litre Foam Tank
🚨 Slide out BA (Breathing Apparatus) Stowage