The start of Goring Fire Brigade
Goring Volunteer Fire Brigade was formed in 1900 and consisted of 11 firemen using a handcart to carry their equipment. As most of the men were employed by the nearby boatyard, the handcart was kept near their workplace, under the river bridge in Goring more...
Goring Goring Gap NewsGoring Fire Station 40-Year Celebration Open Day
On Saturday 11 June, Goring Fire Station held its 40-year celebration. The day kicked off with a light-hearted ‘Race the Firefighter’ event where children and parents could take the opportunity to race the Watch Manager at getting dressed in fire kit. more...
Goring Goring Gap NewsBedroom Fire in Millers Close
Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus leave the house in Millers Close after quickly extinguishing the fire which was located in the front bedroom. A smoke extraction fan can be seen by the front door. After 3 hours on site the fire service leafleted the other residents of Millers Close to remind them that everyone should have a working smoke detector installed on each floor – as indeed the affected house already had. more...
Wallingford Goring Gap NewsA visit to the Fire Station by Goring & Cleeve Pre-School
24 children enjoyed a fantastic visit to the Fire Station in December. They learned about smoke alarms and the importance of switching off Christmas tree lights overnight. more...
Goring Goring Gap NewsSpringhill heroes
We recently had a shed fire in Springhill Road and unfortunately it spread to the house. After half an hour our trees were on fire and the conservatory started to melt. I was in the back of the house unaware of the fire more...
Goring Goring Gap NewsGoring Fire Station: a taster day
12 people took part in tests that included dragging a dummy around a square, carrying heavy equipment as part of a shuttle run and of course climbing ladders and running out hose. more...
Goring Goring Gap NewsGet a taste of fire fighting
Oxfordshire County Council Fire and Rescue Service is holding a ‘taster day’ for people who are interested in becoming an on-call fire fighter. This will take place at Goring Fire Station on 13 June and will give members of the public a chance to see what being an on-call fire fighter entails. more...
Goring Goring Gap NewsA record £5,726 for Children in Need
Goring’s fire-fighters are very pleased to report that a record £5,726 (including 20 euros that were converted to sterling) was raised when they set up their annual Children in Need river bridge collection more...
Goring Goring Gap NewsOne fire engine, two helicopters and three ...
On 29 January a digger being used to clear scrub from Nun’s Acre overturned trapping the operator’s leg underneath. more...
Goring Goring Gap NewsGoring Fire fighters 10k challenge in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support
On Sunday 4 March six of our fire fighters from Goring will be taking part in the Goring 10k to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, and just to make it a bit more of a challenge Nick Harris (22), Kevin Thorne (46), Matt Holroyd (26), Jon Holroyd (21), Duncan Kent (45) and Kevin Maslen (41) will be running in full fire-fighting uniform (‘Fire kit’). more...
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