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aggiebagwash
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Fire Service Records
« on: Friday 24 June 05 20:14 BST (UK) »
My mother worked for the Fire Service in Manchester during the Second World War but she can't give me precise dates although I do have photo's of her in her uniform. I have read somewhere (but can't remember where) that there is some form of recognition for the work that they did during this period. Does anyone know where/who I apply to?

Also does anyone know what form it takes ie certificate/medal/letter? Would love to surprise her with it as she is 85.

Thanks Mags
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Re: Fire Service Records
« Reply #1 on: Friday 24 June 05 22:17 BST (UK) »
The old Manchester Fire Brigade is now part of Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.  They have a museum at Rochdale:
Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum, Maclure Road, Rochdale, OL11 1DN
Tel : 01706 901227
www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/museum
e-mail museum@manchesterfire.gov.uk

GM Fire and Rescue Service HQ, 146 Bolton Road, Swinton, Manchester. M27 8US
Tel: 0161 736 5866   Fax: 0161 743 1777

Give them a try - I am sure they will be able to help!
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Re: Fire Service Records
« Reply #2 on: Monday 27 June 05 08:21 BST (UK) »
Hello folks....   I just stumbled upon this posting,   and I am also in a quandary about   National Fire Service records.      I have been seeking information about my father,     who served in  "B "Division ,  28  Area.  in 1941 and 1942.     Information is scarce.     We have not been able to find anywhere that has any records of this .    I also would appreciate any assistance   Thanks  Brian.
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Re: Fire Service Records
« Reply #3 on: Monday 27 June 05 19:02 BST (UK) »
Hi United

Thank you for your reply I will make contact with them very soon. I didn't realise that they had a museum. Hopefully they will be able to give me some information on where to begin.

regards

Margaret
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