Metheringham Fire Station - Autumn 2009

Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue have completed the roll out of the new Interspiro Breathing Apparatus sets. The new set comprises of a BA Computer and LED read out display which measures BA cylinder capacity and air consumption over a fire fighters working duration. The new BA sets provide the fire fighter with additional safety features to monitor low cylinder air content, and BA set warning indicators. Additional equipment can also be installed such as a "Head Up Display" feature that is fitted in the BA mask giving the fire fighter an instant visual aid to the BA set safety features. Training on the new sets has completed and the new sets are now "On the Run".

The National Car Wash Day is on Saturday 19 September between 10am and 2pm at Metheringham Fire Station so please bring your car along for a wash and clean. There will be refreshments available and additional attractions and stalls to browse while you wait. Please come along and support us.

Metheringham Fire Station will also be attending the annual village Fayre and Feast in October along with other Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue teams. This year, as you enter the event from lower High Street (Drury Street), you will be greeted by Metheringham Fire Station personnel, Community Fire Safety team, LFR Recruitment team, Road Safety Partnership team, the Urban Search and Rescue Team and the vintage Fire Engine. If you require any information on Fire Safety, Road Safety, or how to become a Fire Fighter then please visit us on Feast Day.

If you require any further information please contact Roy Darwood on
01526 321489.

C\M Pete Leggett Station 26 Metheringham