BFSA News

Public Liability Insurance

noreply@blogger.com (British Fire Services Association) — Sat, 04 May 2013 10:48:00 +0000

Public Liability Insurance

For those who are with Private or Occupational Fire Services
or are in the Fire Safety / Fire Protection Industry
can obtain liability cover from the following:

Mr Andrew Parsons
Account Executive
Kerry London Ltd

Hille House, 132 St Albans Road, Watford,
Herts. WD24 4AL

Tel 01923 479235

Mobile 07799 824281

Defence Medal for Fire Service Duty WWII

noreply@blogger.com (British Fire Services Association) — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 10:08:00 +0000

Fire Service Duty During WWII

Personnel (both Male & Female) who were members of the

Auxiliary / National Fire Service during World War II (1939-1945)

would have been entitled to the WWII Defence Medal.

If you contact the following office with as much detail as possible re your service I feel sure they will be able to assist.

Service Personnel and Veterans Agency (SPVA)

(Joint Personnel Administration Centre)

MOD Medal Office

Innsworth House

Imjin Barracks

Gloucester

GL3 1 HW

Email SPVA-Medals@mod.uk

JPAC Enquiry Centre

Email: Medals@SPVA.mod.uk

New Fire Service Badge

noreply@blogger.com (British Fire Services Association) — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 23:22:00 +0000

New

Fire Service Badge

Available from the BFSA shop page

£6.99

Including UK P&P

Fire Service

Badge

Enamel & Gilt Finished Badge

Displaying Gold Coloured Emblem

of a

Firefighters Helmet & 2 Crossed Axes

and the words

Fire Service

encapsulated on a gold scroll

The Badge Dimensions are 25mm

and comes in a

Red Embossed Presentation Box

Measuring 43mm x 43mm

The badge has a clutch securing pin on the rear.

Fire Service Window Sticker

noreply@blogger.com (British Fire Services Association) — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 23:07:00 +0000

Fire Service Badge

Window Sticker

This Easy Peel Vehicle Window Sticker

Dimensions 90mm x 90mm

is now available via the

BFSA Shop Pages

Storage of Petrol / Diesel Fuel

noreply@blogger.com (British Fire Services Association) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:56:00 +0000

What is the limit of the amount of

Petrol/Diesel

I can store for domestic use?

The Petroleum Spirit (Motor Vehicles etc.) Regulations 1929 and the Petroleum Spirit (Plastic Containers) Regulations 1982

limit the amount of petrol that can be kept in a domestic garage
or within six metres of a building
(e.g. most domestic driveways).

The limit is a maximum of two suitable metal containers each of a maximum capacity of ten litres or two plastic containers
(which have to be of an approved design)
each of a maximum capacity of five litres.

These limits also apply to any containers kept in a vehicle
parked in the garage or on the driveway
(but not to the internal fuel tank of the vehicle).

Under no circumstances should Petrol / Diesel containers be stored in the home itself.

Petrol is a dangerous substance which, when present can dramatically increase the risk of fire.

It is recommended that members of the public keep any storage of petrol to a minimum.

"Public safety is our overriding concern & we would like to remind people to focus on their own safety at all times."

"We would like to ensure that members of the public who are considering storing petrol on their properties are adhering to the following legal requirements:

Do not fill a container more than the capacity printed on the label
Do not store petrol inside domestic premises
Store petrol in a place that is not part of or attached to a building used as a dwelling
Petrol must be stored in approved plastic or metal containers of the sort that can typically be purchased from fuel filling stations
Members of the public can store up to 30 litres of petrol in two, appropriate 10 litre metal containers and two, appropriate 5 litre plastic containers
If storing fuel, ensure it is in the correct type of containers and in limited amounts
Petrol is not only highly flammable but is extremely corrosive and if is not stored in suitable containers it could wear away the container, causing leaks
If storing petrol in commercial premises ensure you are complying with the Fire Safety Order
Look at the risks involved. We would advise reviewing risk assessments if you are going to change the amounts of petrol you have stored
Ensure stocks of petrol are secure. Petrol is expensive and could be at risk of being stolen or used in arson attacks.

Fire Service Veterans Badge Window Sticker

noreply@blogger.com (British Fire Services Association) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:21:00 +0000

Fire Service Veterans Badge

Window Sticker

This is a Window Sticker

Displaying the Helmet & 2 Crossed Axes Symbol with The Words

Fire Service Veteran

Dimensions 90mm x 105mm

Total price £3.46 via cheque payable to BFSA

Order from shop pages
or

Tel 01526 830255 bfsa8@btinternet.com

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee (Commemorative) Medal.

noreply@blogger.com (British Fire Services Association) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:28:00 +0000

Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee

(Commemorative) Medal.

To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of her Majesty the Queen,

we are able to offer this commemorative medal to
all Fire Service Personnel + civilian staff

from all branches of the industry, including those from the
Occupational, Private, & Military Fire Services.

The obverse shows two images of the Queen;
in the background as she looked
when she first acceded to the throne.
The foreground shows her as she looks today,
after 60 years as our sovereign.
The reverse shows the Queen’s royal cipher.
The ribbon has purple and gold, traditional colours of royalty. Plated with silver, this high-quality piece is made in British workshops to last and will become a family heirloom.
Supplied in a presentation box.

This medal is available for purchase from our shop page

Fire Service Veteran's Badge Wall Plaque/Shield

noreply@blogger.com (British Fire Services Association) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:53:00 +0000

This finely manufactured 2 tier shield
displaying the image of the

Fire Service Veterans Badge.

Upon the lower mounted scroll are the words:

Badge of Courage and Bravery

(displayed in Latin)

This would make an ideal gift or leaving present
to those who are currently serving or have served
in any branch of the Fire Service.

Overall dimension's are 145mm x 175mm
a fixing lug is in place on the rear of the plaque.

Total price inclusive of UK P&P £22

Available from our shop page

Fire Service Veteran's Badge

noreply@blogger.com (British Fire Services Association) — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 20:40:00 +0000

Fire Service Veteran's Badge

Enamel & Gilt Finished Badge

On an 8 Point Star

Displaying Gold Coloured Emblem

of a

Firefighters Helmet & 2 Crossed Axes

and the words

Fire Service Veteran

encapsulated on a gold scroll

The Badge Dimensions are 25mm

and comes in a

Red Embossed Presentation Box

Measuring 43mm x 43mm

The badge has a clutch securing pin on the rear.

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service Ceremonial Squad

noreply@blogger.com (British Fire Services Association) — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:56:00 +0000

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has a ceremonial squad made up of serving and retired personnel which was formed in 1990. The squad represents Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service at remembrance parades, medal presentations, funerals, weddings and prestigious events. Annual events that the squad attend include the remembrance parade in Ypres in Belgium, the Fire Fighters Memorial Parade in London and mayoral parades in Stafford, Stoke and Newcastle.

If you are interested in requesting the squad to attend an event at your Fire Service, Station or personal occasion please contact:
Mr John Berrisford
Business Support Manager, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service
Tel. 01785 898916
Mob: 07528 983115
Email: j.berrisford@staffordshirefire.gov.uk