This year has been a busy one for the fire dept. They have not only helped out at RAF Brize Norton but also carried out loads of duties at GWSR.

This year (2009) so far they have attended 4 First aid call outs as first responders and also found time to do some clearance work at Bishops Cleeve following a request from one of the railways neighbours.

The department was very busy during the Postman Pat event and we had lots of very happy and slightly wet children after they all had a go with the hoses in the carpark at Toddington. In fact several Mums and Dads ended up a bit damp after thier children used the high pressure hoses off Chris`s new fire engine Fifi. The event was finished off by the department on the Sunday by the team pumping 2500 gallons of water from an emergency dam in the car park in less than 5 mins. The fire department used a ground monitor and the water jet put nearby Stanway House fountain to shame.

The department is looking forward to Fireman Sam`s visit later in the year and will make him very welcome (its a fireman thing)We are hoping a lot of very younge firemen are also around to help us use even more hoses (we just love water)

They are also giving very much needed First aid cover at the railway during the forth coming steam gala. They are hoping not to be called upon for duty over this busy time but they are always ready and able when called to duty.

If you have ever wanted to be a fireman then why not contact Chris Stockman on 07946 733674 and come to a training session and have a go. We train on a Thurday eve twice a month.

Keep safe and happy

The fire Crew