This website documents the history of the fire service in Oxfordshire. Today, fire and rescue services across the county are delivered by Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. The site features historical photographs, news, and material relating to fire stations throughout Oxfordshire.
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A new fire station on Icknield Road in Goring was officially opened by Oxfordshire County Council Chairman Robert Weir. The event also included the awarding of long‑service medals to three South Oxfordshire firefighters and a service certificate to a recently retired station officer. more...
Goring Berkshire Mercury
The fire station opened in May 1937. It was partially funded by money left over from the King George V’s Silver Jubilee celebrations in Goring in 1935. The King died in January 1936 and it was agreed to use the money to build a permanent memorial to him. This took the form of a new fire station as Goring Voluntary Fire Brigade badly needed premises to store their equipment. more...
Goring Red Cross RoadWallingford’s fire station is at risk of closing because retirements and a lack of new recruits have left it short‑staffed. To tackle the problem, local firefighters will distribute inquiry cards to encourage more people to join as part‑time crew. more...
Wallingford Reading Evening PostMost people don’t realise that many UK fire engines are crewed by retained firefighters—fully trained responders who also hold other jobs but drop everything when an emergency call comes in. They handle the same incidents as full‑time crews and play a major role in community safety work. more...
Thame Thame Gazette