Thread: Auxillary Fire Service

Erika · 14-04-2008, 05:45 PM

Hi all

I am trying to confirm the identity of a gentleman in an old family photo (I only have a few pics and they are all limited in info).

This particular photo is of a young gentleman in a Auxiliary Fire Service Uniform, London. I have so far been able to find out that the service was set up at the outbreak of WW2 and was later changed in 1941 to the National Fire Service so I know the period of the photo would be 1938-41.

My question is does anyone know where records of the enlisted men would be held. I have tried everything I can think of. I have a rough idea who he was and really just want to confirm his details so that I can then go on to track down service records and delve deeper into the family.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Erika

gillian · 14-04-2008, 07:14 PM

Hi Erika
I think service records are held at -
Fire Brigade Headquarters
Room 100 Registry
Queensborough House
8 Albert Embankment
London SE1 7SD
Good luck!
Gillian

Erika · 14-04-2008, 07:15 PM

thanks Gillian, have noted the address and shall write to them tomorrow.

Erika

Erika · 22-05-2008, 02:58 PM

Can I ask why you would want that? Seems a strange request.

14-04-2008, 05:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Erika Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 35	Auxillary Fire Service Hi all I am trying to confirm the identity of a gentleman in an old family photo (I only have a few pics and they are all limited in info). This particular photo is of a young gentleman in a Auxiliary Fire Service Uniform, London. I have so far been able to find out that the service was set up at the outbreak of WW2 and was later changed in 1941 to the National Fire Service so I know the period of the photo would be 1938-41. My question is does anyone know where records of the enlisted men would be held. I have tried everything I can think of. I have a rough idea who he was and really just want to confirm his details so that I can then go on to track down service records and delve deeper into the family. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Erika

14-04-2008, 07:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
gillian Ancestry Aid Staff Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Leicester Posts: 2,585 Total Awards: 4	Re: Auxillary Fire Service Hi Erika I think service records are held at - Fire Brigade Headquarters Room 100 Registry Queensborough House 8 Albert Embankment London SE1 7SD Good luck! Gillian

14-04-2008, 07:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Erika Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 35	Re: Auxillary Fire Service thanks Gillian, have noted the address and shall write to them tomorrow. Erika

22-05-2008, 02:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Erika Regular Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 35	Re: Pls help me. Can I ask why you would want that? Seems a strange request.