Do you have stories, pictures or memorabilia about firefighters?

Do you have stories, pictures or memorabilia about firefighters?

In 2018, the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) will celebrate 100 years since it was founded to represent firefighters and the fire service. Now the union is asking its members, the public and historians to contribute in the run up to its centenary.

The FBU wants anyone who may have stories, photos or memorabilia related to firefighting or to the union over the past 100 years to get in touch. The items submitted could be used in a series of publications and events to mark the unions’ centenary.

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, ask them to contact us. We want to celebrate our first century as the union heads into its second.”

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.

If you want to contribute to this project, please email the union at:

centenary@fbu.org.uk