There’s always lots going on in Avon – in this area
you’ll find out more about events and news from the service.
Firefighters stage high rise fire exercise
Firefighters have been rehearsing their response to a fire in a
high rise building, during an exercise in a block of flats in
Barton Hill.
The scenario
featured an adult and child trapped by a fire in their flat on the
tenth floor.
Crews were given
access to Ashmead House on Avonvale Road by Bristol City
Council.
AF&RS celebrates links with Humdard
AF&RS’s links with Asian women’s group, Humdard, were
recognised during the launch of the group’s annual report and
presentation ceremony. Assistant Chief Fire Officer (ACFO) John
Dando was invited to speak at the event and hand out certificates
in celebration of the achievements of members, while our BME (Black
and Minority Ethnic) Advocate Nila Rehman talked about fire
safety.
After he had completed his presenting duties, ACFO Dando was
then invited to accept a certificate of merit on behalf of
AF&RS from the group. Jamila Aftab, Humdard Manager (pictured
centre, with Nila Rehman and ACFO John Dando), presented ACFO Dando
with the award.
Weekend of community advice for Clevedon
Clevedon’s firefighters had a successful weekend of talking fire
safety to visitors at two local events.
The crew took along a fire appliance to Clevedon Conservative
Club’s open day (pictured), and joined their colleagues from
Weston-super-Mare for the Marlens Festival of the Sea at Clevedon’s
Salthouse Fields.