Harvey Brothers.
Word of mouth certainly worked last week when Tim answered the call for help from fellow lorry drivers to help with the move. Tim, working for Harvey Brothers, safely transported our rare Bedford OY water bowser to Alford. This was a real challenge as the vehicle is a...
Walker Plant.
We are very grateful to Nick from Walker Plant who did a brilliant job for us last week. Given that we have not got room under cover at Alford for all our vehicles, we've had to find alternative storage for some of our more vulnerable vehicles namely our Green...
M-tec Engineering
Jim Moon from M-Tec Engineering kindly offered the use of his plant lorry to help move vehicles. Jim tried to reach the museum on the same day a nasty traffic accident occurred on the A1. This resulted in him being stuck in traffic for nearly six hours which, as his...
Forces News
Museum finds new home. Forces net news article. Follow the link above to see more. https://www.forces.net/news/raf-firefighting-museum-finds-new-home?fbclid=IwAR0VoaExrrDj24jo6BiDBZ-vkWo-ZpQs-nOEEJ-68w1_7N_qaRXCeDRHjAw
Thank You – We Couldn’t Do It Without You
As with any crisis, it’s amazing just how many people rally around and come to your rescue! Given our current situation, we have 52 vehicles and 100 tons of memorabilia to move not to mention display cabinets, workshop equipment and office furniture. The Museum does...
Restoration Continues
A masive thanks to our friends at Scunthorpe Powder Coating who recently completed the shot blasting and Powder Coating of 5 X 25lb Dry Powder Fire Extinguishers. Another local company has reproduced the transfers to complete the restoration of what were very tied...
ITV Calendar report
As part of the ongoing plight to find the museum a new home there has been local media report by ITV Calendar. Follow the link below to see more. https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2020-10-04/search-for-new-home-for-scunthorpe-rare-fire-engine-collection
Museum Announcement 2020
It is with great sadness that we have to announce that North Lincolnshire Council has found a new tenant to occupy our current home in Scunthorpe and as such we must prepare to pack up and search for a new home within Lincolnshire once again. Why Lincolnshire?...
College restoration
Students from North Lindsey college assis in the renovation of a WW2 Scammell Wheelbarrow pump as part of there Motor Vehicle Studies. For the full story visit www.northlindsey.ac.uk/college-steps-back-in-time-to-learn-about-the-history-of-raf-firefighting
Museum Statement 2020
Museum Statement 2020. I have decided to release this official statement due to the fact that several factually incorrect and potentially upsetting posts have recently appeared on several Facebook sites and these have had a detrimental effect on the good work that the...
ACRT YouTube Video
https://youtu.be/L5nXdtlRthQ Our very own Andrew Thorpe from the Museum of RAF Fire Museum created this video showcasing the RAF ACRT (Airfield Crash Rescue Truck). Please subscribe to our Museum of RAF FireFighting Official YouTube Channel
Xtreme Garage YouTube Video
https://youtu.be/s1MTXHza60I Lawrence Garbett, visited the Museum of RAF Fire Museum last Saturday (29th February 2020) and created this video (1st of Several) showcasing the Collection of Vehicles. Please subscribe to his YouTube Xtreme Garage or ours Museum of RAF...
47
We took a few pictures today, 47 in total, unfortunately one Mk10e was being shy and decided to face the wall and an Ibex is away. https://firemuseum.uk/fleet/
TACR1 & Mk9 represent the Museum at AEC Society Annual Rally
Over the 25/26th May two Museum vehicles the TACR1 and Mk9 were on show at the annual AEC Society rally held at Newark.
Skellingthorpe school
A sunny day with the TACR1 and Sabre in the local community
Mk6 sees daylight and has a run
Although lots of packing was achieved on Saturday, some of the team had Vehicles to check over, ready for another move, but also show worthy vehicles get that TLC and tests when possible.
Press release April 2018
Museum of RAF fire Fighting We are very sad to announce that the Museum of RAF Fire Fighting is unable to proceed with its planned official opening, which was due to take place on the 4th May 2018 at their newly acquired home at North Warren Road Gainsborough. Due to...
Museum Update Saturday 7th April
Today saw a brilliant turnout, 18 volunteers turned their attention to various projects which included:- 20 bags of rubbish taken to the local tip. Work carried out on K4 brakes and fuel system. New security lights put up over entrance door. New lights and switches...
Helmet puzzle
A great deal of work was carried out today. Shelving put up and then the team had to work out from all the unpacked boxes which helmets went against which labels.
RAF Fire Floats (boats)
Read about the RAF Fire Service's use of Fire Floats to support the RAF Flying Boats, which has been added to our RAF Firefighting history timeline,. https://firemuseum.uk/cool_timeline/1930-50s/
Defence Discount Service
Are you serving in the Military, previously served or a family member, you could qualify for a Defence Discount Card which entitles you to discount online and in stores across the UK. Defence Discount Service provides discounts both online and on the high street for...
Additional Vehicles & Images added to the Website
https://firemuseum.uk/additional-vehicles-images-added-to-the-website/http://vehicles.firemuseum.uk/
Air Commodore Jayne Millington
Everyone at the Museum of RAF Firefighting was deeply saddened to learn that Air Commodore Jayne Millington has passed away at the age of 55 after loosing her courageous battle against cancer. Air Commodore Millington visited the museum on the 28th November 2014 and...
IBEX Visit
On Saturday 8th July, John Foers and his son David together with their families, visited the vehicle collection to admire our two ex-RN IBEX vehicles from Gibraltar. They came in an IBEX pick up truck! They were very pleased with the condition of the vehicles...
https://firemuseum.uk/project-phoenix-update/
Prom transport
The Museum occasionally gets requests from friends and family for Prom and even Wedding Transport, tonight is no exception, even after attending the Lincolnshire show for the last two days, we can still provide a unique ride to the Prom in one of our Vehicles. Note:...
Lincs Show – Alan Sunguy reunites with crash helmet
Ex RAF Firefighter Alan Sanguy on duty at the Lincolnshire County Show reunited with the crash helmet that he used to wear back in the good old days!
Lincs Show – daughter of Trumpton creator Gordon Murray visits us
We were honoured this year by the daughter of Trumpton creator Gordon Murray visiting the stand to admire the Trumpton ride. Rose May Murray, her husband William together with their son Thomas were very impressed with the display especially as the ride is still fully...
Lincs Show – Jennifer Rowe – Sills & Betteridge Solicitors
Jennifer Lowe from Sills & Betteridge enjoys sitting at the wheel of our DP1. Many Thanks for their continued support.
Lincolnshire Show 2017
Another Lincolnshire show is over, the Team has enjoyed meeting everyone who came by the stand and had lots of very positive feedback and support for the Museum's future, link to Pictures of the last two days. https://firemuseum.uk/lincolnshire-show-2017/
