Preserving the history of the British Fire Service, whilst supporting today's 999 workers
Registered Charity:1218578
The Museum is undertaking an ongoing series of projects which are designed to support one or more of our objectives.
We see it as our duty, in addition to helping our 999 Workers, to provide assistance to our Armed Forces personnel and Veterans complimenting the work of many marvellous Armed Forces Charities out there who look after personnel and Veterans with physical and psychological injuries. To that end we have made a commitment to these personnel by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
We have introduced an All Services program which makes provision for specific projects to bring together 999 and armed forces personnel past and present for sessions that support people from these communities who may be struggling in some way. The program provides opportunity to get together and talk through experiences which are unique to these communities, while undertaking restoration projects to learn new skills and keep minds active. Inevitably there will be plentiful pots of tea, Cheese and Onion Rolls and breakfast meet ups.
Our program will initially be established in Hampshire, where we are close to several Armed Forces bases, to help us refine the project, with the help of Veterans who have transitioned from the Armed Forces into the Emergency Services. Once we have a successful model, this program will be expanded across the UK.
Keep any eye out for our All Services logo on eligible projects. Contact us to register your interest to take part
Our largest project 'Fire Force' is set to be a living history memorial to the Men and Women of the Fire Service who served during the Second World War. It is intended to be the Fire Service equivalent of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
This project has its own page and can be accessed via the navigation bar at the top of the page
The Goddess project brings together people under our All Services Program to restore Bedford SHZ and RLHZ Self Propelled Pumps, famously known as the 'Green Goddess'
We seek to restore as many as possible to save them from loss, providing support sessions for 999 and armed forces personnel past and present.
The Appliances will become available for sale on completion of total restoration with all profits being used to support the Museum and its objectives.
We are keen to hear of any Green Goddess Appliances that are available, no matter their condition.
