Three Hundred Years of History – up in Flames
It was the afternoon of the Good Friday Bank Holiday when the Hampshire Fire and Rescue Team were urgently called out to a fire in the village of East Meon, where they were met with the devastating sight of a row of beautiful 18th century thatched roof cottages burning furiously!
Fire Crews in Action
Fire crews from across the region were called in to tackle the blaze and soon over one hundred fire-fighters and other emergency services were at the scene. Five jets, two hose reels, eight breathing apparatus and an aerial ladder platform monitor were soon all in use to control the fire and to do all they could to protect surrounding properties.
Exhausted from two earlier fires and with the temperature dropping below -3°C this was going to be another long night to test the fortitude of the Hampshire fire-fighters. They needed all the support they could get.
The local PBCC Rapid Relief Team came onto the scene to offer refreshments and encouragement. With a rota of attendance in place the RRT were able to maintain a continuous supply of hot food, drinks and welfare support to the emergency services throughout the night.
Grateful Fireman Recharge
Hampshire Fire and Rescue confirmed it had certainly been a ‘very busy’ Bank Holiday – crews had been called out to two other thatched roof fires earlier in the day – and this was the biggest and longest to fight.
RRT Serve at the East Meon Fire
The support of the PBCC RRT was gratefully received
My son is a fireman and was attending this fire, I am amazed that in these days of selfishness the Plymouth Brethren go to these “shouts” and provide such an invaluable service. If only more people and religious’ organizations did the same, this world would be a nicer place. On behalf of my son and myself thank you so very much.
I agree, there should be a link that we can all donate to.
I have been wondering the same as Cedar. Is there a central fund for RRTs or does each locality meet its own costs? Perhaps Goov or RJ could tell us?
The main thing is that the service is free to the users, and the Christian principle is sacrifice – the blessed Lord Jesus being the Supreme Example.
Keep it up RRTs everywhere – we’re right behind you with our prayers, and we would like to make a donation too – so please let us know how!!
I certainly agree there should be a central fund, as some places have more RRTs than others!
This is just incredible – however did you manage to feed them all? Well done PBCC RRT – is there a fund we can donate to, to help you?
Amen to that! It looks like a first-rate job was done – firemen are big eaters as well!!