Thank you! The target has been reached and Max the husky who was run over by a bus will get the hip operation he so desperately needs bit.ly/1Kb1LO2
Brixton Green Watch recently took part in an unusual training exercise at Kenley Aerodrome where they had to rescue a casualty trapped in a glider that had “crashed”, landing upside down.
Limited access meant the appliances were unable to get close to the crash scene and the firefighters had to proceed on foot. The crew stabilised the glider and rescued the casualty trapped in the cockpit. They also had to make an activated parachute that was attached to the casualty safe.
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Paul Fraser (white helmet) retires from London Fire Brigade after a long and successful career. Serving at Soho, Enfield, Plaistow and finishing at Stratford. He will be missed by his colleagues and remembered for his professionalism. We wish him a fantastic retirement.
Brigade staff past and present have recently received national awards in recognition of their hard work and bravery. Retired firefighter David Roberts who has individually raised more than £325,000 for the Fire Fighters Charity, was recently named a Point of Light by Prime Minster David Cameron in recognition of his outstanding fundraising efforts.
The Points of Light award recognises exceptional volunteers who are making a change in their community and inspiring others. Eac...
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Control officer Pauline Warner braved chilly waters to complete the Macmillan Lido challenge earlier this month. Pauline completed the 2k swim in 12 degree water in 51 minutes, while her two friends former Brigade control officer Donna Oakwell and Louise Ward participated in the 2k relay, finishing in under an hour.
In preparation for the challenge Pauline and her friends trained in London Royal Docks with former British triathlete champion Rick Kiddle. Their combined fundraising efforts have raised a whopping £1,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support – well done ladies!
Update on Max: Thanks to your amazing generosity London Firefighter Llewellyn Legall has raised over £5,000 for the dog he saved from under a bus. Max has had a number of operations but a CT scan has found that he needs to full hip replacement. So the justgiving page will remain open as Llewellyn is looking at raising a further £3,000 https://crowdfunding.justgiving.com/medivet-hendon
London firefighter Llewellyn Legall has today launched an appeal to save a Husky that he helped to save after it was severely injured after being run over by a bus last week. The eight month old Husky puppy, Max, was so badly injured that firefighters initially thought he wouldn't survive. Llewellyn is looking to raise £4,000 for life saving vets bills. If you can spare any money please go to https://crowdfunding.justgiving.com/medivet-hendon
Rene Carter a firewoman who protected London during WWII and served for 41 years is having her funeral in Westminster tomorrow. Please attend if you can http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/…/LatestNewsReleases_ReneCart…
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