15th SEPTEMBER 1964
THE OPENING OF THE NEW TOTNES FIRE STATION BY LADY MAYORESS - COUNCILLOR Mrs M. H. SARGENT
LOCAL NEWS REPORT
INVITED VIP GUESTS
Lady Mayoress - Councillor Mrs M.H. Sargent
Alderman John Day - Vice Chairman Devon County Council
Mr J Farrel OBE - Chairman of the County Fire Brigade Committee
Chief Fire Officer - W H M Drake MBE
Assistant County Officer - D R Marsden
Divisional Officer - E A Kirby
Police Superintendant - A F Abrahams
Owing to the unsettled weather, the Mayor and guests assembled in the Fire Station, and during the proceedings the Mayor left the building and then re-entered through the main door using a special key with which she was presented, and bears the Devon County Fire Service badge.
THE SPEECHES
CFO Drake
"The scheme for the new Totnes Fire Station was mooted in 1958 when it became known that the proposed Bourton Valley by pass would go through the then existing Fire Station".
Mayor Mrs Sargent
"The firefighters deserved a really good building in which to house their equipment and referred to the help given by the firemen in adding colour to the local carnival procession".
Committee Chairman Mr Farrel
"Was very pleased with the cooperation of members of Totnes Town Council. He was pleased to welcome the Mayor and other guests, particularly Alderman Day, who was not only Vice Chairman of DCC, but also Chairman of the County Finance Committee". He also stated it was the 3rd opening of a new Fire Station in 2 years.
Alderman Mr Day
Speaking for the Chairman of DCC, Alderman Day said they were very proud of the men who were in the Fire Service. He also expressed thanks to Mrs Seaford and the wives of the Totnes firemen for providing such excellent refreshments.
Construction Cost of new station - £27,000
Main Contractors - Staverton Contractors Ltd. Totnes
County Architect - Mr R N Guy
Quantity Surveyor - Messrs Bale, Leaning and Bore. Exeter
Mechanical/Electrical Engineers - Messrs Hoare, Lea and Partners. Bristol
The station to accomodate 3 Appliances - 2 Regular and 1 Auxiliary
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The Official Opening performed by Lady Mayoress Edith Sargent assisted by fire officers.
The official photographer in the wrong place at the wrong time.
The Official Opening performed by Lady Mayoress Edith Sargent assisted by fire officers.
The official photographer in the wrong place at the wrong time.
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The Speeches.
The Speeches.
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The Lady Mayoress, her entourage and Senior Officers inspecting the two ranks of well turned out firefighters.
The Lady Mayoress, her entourage and Senior Officers inspecting the two ranks of well turned out firefighters.
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The Mayor Mrs Sargent signing the station Visitors Book
The Mayor Mrs Sargent signing the station Visitors Book
BELOW
THE COMMEMORATIVE TREE PLANTING CEREMONY, A "SORBUS" MOUNTAIN ASH, PLANTED AS A SMALL SAPLING IN THE STATION GROUNDS, 11th AUGUST 1984, BY THEN CHIEF FIRE OFFICER JOHN KILLORAN OBE QFSM, TO MARK THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE OPENING OF TOTNES FIRE STATION.
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The day was marked with the tree planting, displays and open day.
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The tree planting by the Chief watched by Totnes Mayor Lewis Major and his wife, Station Officer Tony Bowhay and the station personnel lined up at the side.
The tree planting by the Chief watched by Totnes Mayor Lewis Major and his wife, Station Officer Tony Bowhay and the station personnel lined up at the side.
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The commemorative plaque at the base of the tree
The commemorative plaque at the base of the tree
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The three senior officers present at the tree planting
L - R
Deputy Divisional Officer (South) Don Ramsay - Division Commander (South) Ted Wright
Chief Fire Officer John Killoran
Standing beside one of several displays set up in the rear yard for the public to see the station at work.
Note the Blackhawk air operated cutting tool embedded in the "B" post of the car and the foot operated open/close valve on the ground.
The three senior officers present at the tree planting
L - R
Deputy Divisional Officer (South) Don Ramsay - Division Commander (South) Ted Wright
Chief Fire Officer John Killoran
Standing beside one of several displays set up in the rear yard for the public to see the station at work.
Note the Blackhawk air operated cutting tool embedded in the "B" post of the car and the foot operated open/close valve on the ground.
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The same display with the equipment from PPF 666W set up.
Front to Rear
Goggles/Gloves
Cengar Saw on the car bonnet
Epco Hydraulic Rescue Set and Airlines
Minuteman Resuscitator and Dry Powder Extinquisher
135 Ladder
Various Electrical Gear and Lighting
Dummy on Stretcher
First Aid Kit
Tirfor Winch
Small Tools and Tool Roll and "Police" Slow Signs
Breathing Apparatus Sets and Chemical Suits
Ground Monitor
Foam Branch and LPP Light Portable Pump
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The official newspaper photograph of the tree planting with PPF 666W in the background.
L-R Back Row
Ian Slatter - Barry Plimmer - Steve Mason - Mark Rowe - Stan Hannaford - Brian Stevens - Brian Higgin - Brian Williams - Geoff Gell - Roy Bowhay - Glyn Bevan - Nigel Holmes - Dave Fisher - Myself - Ron Lamble.
Front Row
Div Commander Wright - CFO Killoran - Dep Div Commander Ramsey - Stn/O Tony Bowhay
The official newspaper photograph of the tree planting with PPF 666W in the background.
L-R Back Row
Ian Slatter - Barry Plimmer - Steve Mason - Mark Rowe - Stan Hannaford - Brian Stevens - Brian Higgin - Brian Williams - Geoff Gell - Roy Bowhay - Glyn Bevan - Nigel Holmes - Dave Fisher - Myself - Ron Lamble.
Front Row
Div Commander Wright - CFO Killoran - Dep Div Commander Ramsey - Stn/O Tony Bowhay
Above
1. Our two appliances and a couple of visitors before the start.
2. 135 and 105 ladder drill.
1. Our two appliances and a couple of visitors before the start.
2. 135 and 105 ladder drill.
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The Mountain Ash as it is today
The Mountain Ash as it is today