Fire union wants your memories

A UNION wants people to help it mark its centenary by sharing their memories.

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) celebrates its centenary in 2018 and wants the public, newspapers and historians to offer up stories, photos or memorabilia.

The items related to firefighting or the union could be used in a series of publications and events.

The FBU centenary project aims to celebrate the work of firefighters over the past century and the role the union has played in developing the service.

Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary, said: “Our union was built by firefighters, and was born out of firefighters facing very difficult circumstances. We want to hear their voices as we develop our centenary celebrations — we have got so much to thank them for.

“If you know any relatives or friends who spent time in the fire service, why not get them to contact us?

“One valuable resource would be a local newspaper who may have an archive of material on firefighters going back years. If you have photos, letters, articles, reports or any other records of firefighters, please get in touch with us.

“We want to celebrate our first century as the union heads into its second.”

To contribute to the project, email the union on [email protected].