WW2 Fire Brigades

Our group

We are proud to represent the men and women who did their part for their local communities and their nation as a whole, whilst fighting fire many found comradeship, true friendship and happiness in the midst of what was often a very dangerous undertaking.

Our aim is not only to preserve the history of wartime fire fighting, but to continue the respect for those who did join the wartime services, unaware

of what it would lead to. Finally, and just importantly, we keep the history alive by educating the younger generation of today.

When displaying at events you will see members representing the fire service throughout the war years to give a full representation of all those that

served, for this reason you will see the AFS (1938 - 1941), NFS (1941 - 1945) and the Overseas Contingent (1944 - 1945) displaying side by side.

WE KEEP THEIR MEMORY ALIVE.

In common with many Home Front groups, it is somewhat difficult for new members to source original uniform items. The biggest issue is that seven decades ago, clothing sizes were much smaller, this of course also applies to head and foot wear. A selection of original items are often available from a members store at events.

If you have an event you would like us to attend (subject to prior commitments) please email full details and an event logo so that we can link the event if attendance is confirmed: wwiifire@yahoo.com

Thursday 24th May 2012 marks the 70th anniversary of the day the 'Corps of Canadian Fire Fighters' came to England to support the National Fire Service. During their time here 3 Canadian Fire Fighters lost their lives, two of these fire fighters are buried within the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Canadian cemetery at 'Brookland Cemetery' near Woking in Surrey. Members of the 'Heroes With Grimy Faces' will be marking this anniversary by laying wreaths upon the graves of the 2 Canadians, attended by a parade of members in war time NFS uniform and hopefully at least one war time appliance.

Guests are by invitation ONLY and hope to include representatives of the CWGC, Canadian Embassy, RBL, SFRS Drill Section standard bearers, Woking Fire crew, and the local Press.