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Order from Carole Hobbs, Service HQ, 023 8062 6834 (carole.hobbs@hantsfire.gov.uk), Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service HQ, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9SJ, listing your requirements. Cheques should be made payable to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Note: You may like to send an Email first to confirm that all the items you require are in stock before posting your cheque and to ascertain the postage and packaging costs (carole.hobbs@hantsfire.gov.uk).
The provision of vehicles and equipment for use by the fire service during and immediately following World War Two presented many challenges. This book highlights the problems, the innovations and the variety of vehicles placed in service to defend the nation from the ravages of fire caused by air raids, from the early days of the Auxiliary Fire Service through to the standardised era of the National Fire Service. A4 size with 596 pages and 910 photographs. Price £22 + £5.70 p&p. Profits to the HFRS Heritage Collection/'Final Salute' Memorial.
The Civil Defence Services of World War Two and of the ‘Cold War’ era period required a range of vehicles, carrying specialist equipment, designed to respond to the devastation caused by attack from the air. Ranging from converted lorries and vans during the war years to purpose designed vehicles of the post war Civil Defence organisation, these vehicles played a vital role in defending the nation from the ravages of war. This book is a detailed account of the many vehicles used by the Civil Defence Services during World War Two and those organisations, including the Auxiliary Fire Service, the Civil Defence Corps, the Police and the Food Flying Squads, formed in anticipation of attack during the Cold War period. The various organisations are described, types of vehicles used and how they were used, including well rehearsed reinforcing schemes. The book is dedicated to the men and women who served in the Home Front services and who drove or operated the many types of designs of vehicles used for the defence of the civilian population of the United Kingdom. A4 format, 308 pages, 380 photographs. £16.00 plus £4.00 p&p.
This booklet has been produced to provide a source of information regarding the range of medals, badges and awards that can or have been awarded to members of the Fire and Rescue Service. The record does, in the main, focus on medals but does include some of the various commendations or certificates that can be awarded by The Queen, organisations such as The Order of St John of Jerusalem, British Red Cross, Society of Protection of Life from Fire, Royal Humane Society and the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service. Also listed are the medals awarded to past and serving members of the fire service from Hampshire.
£1.00
The story of the Auxiliary Fire service in Hampshire 1949-1968. Many people are familiar with the fire appliance known as the ‘Green Goddess’ but just as many do not realise its origins and that it was not the only green fire engine. A mixture of fire appliances were built under Government contract to be crewed by the volunteer men and women who formed the AFS which was part of the UK Civil Defence organisation established to be mobilised on any outbreak of war during the ‘cold war’ era. The AFS units were attached to local authority fire brigades and in Hampshire at that time there were 4 separate brigades - Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and Bournemouth. Although written around the Hampshire Brigades the book contains details and photos of the AFS in general. A4 format consisting of 216 pages and 186 photographs.
£9.50 + £3.00 p&p
The history of the New Forest Rural District Council Fire Brigade that existed for the brief period January 1939 to August 1941. 67 pages plus 10 photographs
£2.00
A record of the Austins, Bedfords, Commers, Dodges, Dennis, ERF, Ford and Fordsons to have seen service in Hampshire since 1948.
£3.00
Following on from "The A to F of Hampshire's Fire Engines", this is a record of "The Rest" - Volvos, Landrovers, Renault, Motorcycles, Morris, Mercedes, Leyland, etc. 44 pages plus 54 photographs
£2.00
A history of Southampton Fire Brigade. 204 pages plus 38 photographs.
£3.00
Written and photographic record of Southampton’s Fire Engines. 40 pages plus 100 photographs.
£3.00
A history of the Brockenhurst Fire Brigade 1911-1997. 95 pages plus 28 photographs.
£3.00
The history of Hampshire’s Control Room 1948-1998. 40 pages and 20 photographs.
£1.00
The history of the HFRS 1948-1998. 55 pages and 80 photographs.
£1.00
A history of St Marys (Southampton) Fire Station 1909-2000.
£1.00
A photographic record of the demolition of the original St Marys Fire Station, Southampton, and the building of a new station on the same site.
£1.00
The history of firefighting in Fordingbridge, written by Peter White, a serving member of HFRS Control and Stn 47 Fordingbridge. This book traces the story of the fire brigade in Fordingbridge from present day back to the 1700s. This comprehensive history, containing many photographs, is a worthy addition to any collectors bookshelf and is an excellent record of local history. Cost £4.00 + p&p.
A comprehensive history of firefighting in Romsey with many photographs. Written by Lionel Williams, a serving member of HFRS Control and past member of the station. Price £4.00 + p&p. All proceeds to Statue Appeal Fund.
Celebrating 100 years of service to the community, this A4 size book consisting of 92 pages traces the history of the station with its unusual administrative beginnings. Populated with many photographs, this is an excellent record of one of Hampshire’s fire stations written by serving members of Grayshott as a tribute to those who have served over the past 100 years. Available from Mark Brittain at Grayshott Fire Station, £4.00 + p&p.
