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IMPORTANT MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION.

Enlistment is open to both males and females aged 16 and over, however please note that you will be expected to become a paid up member of the 'Fire Service Preservation Group', this ensures that you as a member are covered by the FSPG's Public Liability Insurance whilst you are displaying. Events often include practical demonstrations of period equipment and appliances, as a result participating members are instructed in basic firemanship so they can safely take part in public displays. Our ranks are made up of serving and former members of the British fire services, as well others with no service history. Former and present Fire Service members will assist others in learning the basic skills necessary to participate safely.

The group is rapidly growing in strength and attracts a lot of interest from 1940's event organisers. For these reasons it is vital that everything we do is portrayed authentically to the highest standard.

As the UK's premier WW2 Fire Services Living History Group we will make every effort to turn out correctly, ensuring all members dress in the correct uniform for the particular service they are representing.

All members attending events will be expected to adhere to strict authenticity rules at all times when they are on display, a membership rank structure is being adopted to ensure that Junior and Senior Officer ranks are commensurate with the age of the wearer, rank will be earned by way of a members commitment to event attendance and their behaviour whilst at events, and as and when a promotion position becomes available.

New members will be recruited as trainee firemen/firewomen for the first year of their membership, after which promotion may be awarded to individuals dependant upon the criteria above. In line with fire service protocol each display will begin with a 'parade' of all members in attendance.