Photos: A look back at 50 years of Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

By Phoebe Cox

Published 25th Jan 2024, 17:15 BST

Updated 1st Aug 2024, 15:13 BST

This year, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is commemorating 50 years of serving the people of Nottinghamshire – here are some retro photos with firefighters from stations in Mansfield, Ashfield and Worksop.

If you want to find out more about the Nottinghamshire fire service – readers can view mansfieldfiremuseum.org.uk and arrange to visit the museum for a closer look at more retro photos, artefacts, service appliances and industry history.

Here are 16 retro snaps from our archives...

9. Sutton

Sutton Fire Station Volleyball Team 1973. Photo: National World

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10. Ashfield firefighters

Members of the 1st Kirkby St Wilfrids Guides had a visit from Green Watch at Ashfield Fire Station to present them with their Fire Safety Badges. Photo: Roger Grayson

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11. Eastwood, 2010

Eastwood fire fighters. Watch manager Jim Marston, firefighter Andy holloway, firefighter Richard Brookes, firefighter Paul Bradley and firefighter Dave Allen. Photo: Brian Eyre

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12. 1965

Nottinghamshire firefighters in 1965. These two firefighters are believed to be Loz Brooks and Mick Phillips at Mansfield Fire Station. Photo: National World

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