Grimy
Heroes
With
Faces
World War 2 Fire Services
Living History Group
Crewed by members of the Fire Service
Preservation Group
"I would like to
express my deepest gratitude to the WWII Fire Services Living History
Group 'Heroes With Grimy Faces'. Your generosity of time and knowledge
has greatly helped my family learn more about our grandfather, who gave
his life in service to his country as an AFS fireman.
My mother,
grandmother and uncle moved to Philadelphia just after the war ended. As
children we grew up hearing about how her father, Arthur Farnin, saved
the life of another fireman as a wall collapsed on them both. While we
always heard the story, we never knew the details.
With my mother's
passing I've felt the urge to gather as much information as I can to
preserve our collective heritage. I am much indebted to you for your
help in uncovering important information that has helped us preserve our
grandfather's memory."
Stephen Gabriel
Son of Mary Farnin,
grandson of Arthur Farnin
New Jersey, United
States of America
Testimonials
"I am ashamed to
say that after 30yrs as a fireman,13yrs as a sub officer, I did not know
the history of war time firefighters, and also information on uniforms,
until that is I came across your web site 'Heroes with Grimy Faces', the info received has
been priceless, nothing too much regarding help on any matter. I am a
big believer in re-enactments where the public and the youth of today
can re-live the 1940's fire service era, so keep up the good work and if
there is anything I can do to help please ask."
Tony Wheatcroft
Ex-West Yorkshire Fire Service
"Just
wanted to say what an outstanding site!!! And a big thank you for the
Canadian coverage, it is a bit of Canadian military history very few
know about in this country. Please pass on to your group well done and
keep up the good work!!!"
Don Thomas
Canada
We are available on invitation to attend events such as;
1940's themed shows & displays -
Fire
Service heritage events -
Educational visits to schools - Memorial Services &
Parades -
Fire station open days
If you would like
to request our attendance at an event, if you share our interest
or are interested in becoming a member of
our group please email us at:
wwiifire@yahoo.com
All
©
marked website images © Sean Vatcher
- firephotos.co.uk
Copyright © Website Design Sean Vatcher 2009
- 2011
"A
big thank you for your efforts this year. The train
scenario was excellent and well received by the public,
you
all acted very professionally when on or about the line
and
you are most welcome next year with any new ideas."
Richard
Clark
Bluebell Railway
