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Order From:

Carole Hobbs, Service HQ, 023 8062 6836 (carole.hobbs@hantsfire.gov.uk)
Alan House, Service HQ, 023 8062 6831 (alan.house@hantsfire.gov.uk)

To place an order please contact either of the above at 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).

Statues

Miniature copies of life size statues standing at Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters.  These miniature statues are made of bronze coloured resin and stand approximately 28 cms high; they are £105 each.

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Merchandise

Adult T-shirts - Firefighter UK

tshirt

Wear the flag!  Mens Sizes: Large and Extra Large
Colours: Black or Navy Blue
Price:  £5.00

Children's Cartoon T-shirts

cartoon shirt

New! 3 designs to choose from.
Colour: White
Ages: 3/4 years - 5/6 years - 7/8 years
Price: £3.00

Previous designs still available whilst stocks last:

wannabemy dadyoung

Colour: White
Ages: 3/4 years - 5/6 years
Price: £3.00
Also available without wording.

HFRS Cap Badge

Price: £8 + £1.50 p&p

HFRS Keyring

key ring

All metal keyring with enamel miniature HFRS cap badge design
Price: 50p

Presentation Box (22 kb)

"Proud to Serve" Collectors Set by Corgi (Limited Edition).  Comprising of Southampton Fire Brigade F12 Pump Escape, Portsmouth Fire Brigade Bedford Utility Van, Hampshire Fire Service Landrover L4P and Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service Volvo Watertender Ladder.  £60.

Books (Written by DCFO Alan House)

"Honours, Medals, Badges and Awards"

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

"They Rode Green Fire Engines"

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

"Forest Firemen"

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
£3.00

"A to F of Hampshire Fire Engines"

A record of the Austins, Bedfords, Commers, Dodges, Dennis, ERF, Ford and Fordsons to have seen service in Hampshire since 1948.
£3.00

"The Rest" (A joint venture with Colin Carter)

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
£3.00

"Gateway Firefighters"

A history of Southampton Fire Brigade.  204 pages plus 38 photographs.
£3.00

"Gateway Fire Engines"

Written and photographic record of Southampton’s Fire Engines.  40 pages plus 100 photographs.
£3.00

"A Village Served"

A history of the Brockenhurst Fire Brigade 1911-1997.  95 pages plus 28 photographs.
£3.00

"M2HX - 50 Years in Control"

The history of Hampshire’s Control Room 1948-1998.  40 pages and 20 photographs.
£1.00

"Proud to Serve"

The history of the HFRS 1948-1998.  55 pages and 80 photographs.
£1.00

"Serving the Community"

A history of St Marys (Southampton) Fire Station 1909-2000.
£1.00

"The Tradition Continues"

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

Other Publications Related to Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service

"Fetch the Engine"

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 £8.00 + p&p.

"Memories of a Fire Station"

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 £8.00 + p&p.  All proceeds to Statue Appeal Fund.

"Grayshott Fire Station 1906 to 2007"

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 Carole Hobbs at Service Headquarters or Mark Brittain at Grayshott Fire Station, £8.00 internal mail.  Additional £1.50 post and packing via Royal Mail.

A History of Portchester Fire Station

A written and pictorial history by Steve Turp.  £10 (plus p&p if applicable).  All proceeds to Statue Appeal Fund.

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