On the 25 February, a series of events took place which demonstrate how stretched emergency resources can become in Berkshire. And bear in mind that the Brigade wishes to close Windsor Fire Station in the future? It is further believed that the Brigade wish to close FIVE more retained stations in addition to Sonning which [...]
Entries from February 28th, 2009
More Bricks for Legoland
February 28th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Legoland Windsor has recently announced a £30 milllion investment for the hugely popular theme park. It is expected that a hotel will also be built upon the site. Undoubtedly the visitor numbers will expand, along with the increase in traffic, plus further risk factors will change as a result of the hotel accomodation.
The Windsor Firefighters have [...]
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Sawyers Close Residents Association
February 28th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Windsor Firefighters were recently sent a letter of support dated 22 February from Joan Carlton, Secretary of the Sawyers Close Residents Association. It reads;
‘I was more than a little concerned to learn that we will not be having night cover from the Fire Brigade in Windsor and would add our name to overturn this decision.
This Estate, [...]
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Backing up the backers?
February 22nd, 2009 · No Comments · Operational Information
On the 21 February, Windsor Firefighters were called to a house blaze at Anscolf Road, in the Britwell area of Slough. The Windsor pump was backing up the 2 Slough appliances due to the severity of this fire and were in attendance for 1 1/2 hours.
Two children had been playing with matches in a bedroom [...]
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Yet more calls for the Windsor Crews
February 22nd, 2009 · No Comments · Operational Information
The following represent only a small selection of calls recieved by Windsor Firefighters. They do indicate the defining need for a 24 hour presence in the area and they do highlight the valuable contribution of the Windsor appliance upon other station grounds:
05 February at 02-32 hours. Windsor and Eton Relief Road. Road traffic collision.
06 February at [...]
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Praise from the FBU General Secretary
February 13th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized
As the date of the High Court judicial review approaches, it would be appropriate to revisit the words of Matt Wrack, the General Secretary of the Fire Brigades Union.
In his letter to the Branch (Station) dated June 2008 Mr Wrack states,
‘I have been following the campaign to save Windsor Fire Station for some time now, [...]
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Fire within the Grounds of Windsor Castle
February 13th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized
This morning at 08-32 hours, Windsor Firefighters were called to the Royal Farm shop, Datchet Road, Old Windsor. They were sent to a report of a gas cylinder on fire and were backed up by a Slough appliance, plus a Control vehicle from Reading.
The incident turned out to have been a blowtorch used for cooking [...]
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Recent Windsor Fire Station Calls
February 4th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Operational Information
The calls shown below are only a small representation of those actually received. Note the diversity of incidents coupled with the back-up to neighbouring station grounds.
27 January at 15-01 hours. Hatchet Lane, Winkfield. Road traffic collision involving 3 vehicles with 2 persons trapped.
01 February at 21-28 hours. Straight Road, Old Windsor. Road traffic collision with 2 cars involved.
02 [...]
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