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I'm
knocking on a bit now and have been a Retained Firefighter at
Godalming for 33 years. I joined in October 1975 and received
my training at our Brigade Headquarters in Reigate the following
year.
I married to Sue and have a Daughter
Clair, and a Son Paul. My pastimes include Travel, Scuba
Diving, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Computing and until a while ago Pistol Shooting.
I was employed at
British Aerospace Dunsfold, "Home of the Harrier" for
15 years. For 8 years as an Aerodrome Firefighter. Then because
the shift system was restructured, I was unfortunately moved to
the Security Section, where I spent the remaining 7 years. The
site at Dunsfold has now been closed, and I have been made redundant.
I have now taken on the task of "Househusband" as my
wife has a full time job.
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Myself
& Colleagues at Dunsfold Aerodrome (White Watch)
Sub/O
White - Firefighter Squires - Firefighter Holt - Stn/O Cooper
- Firefighter Mitchell - Firefighter Purves - Firefighter .....
- L/Ff Taylor
As you can
imagine my family have to be very understanding, having me running
out the door when my pager sounds, which can be several times
a day during the busy summer months.
My wife has
only thrown dinner at me once during our marriage, the evening
of our Wedding Anniversary! yet another call.
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20
Year Long Service Medal which I received in 1996
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Queens
Jubilee Medal which I received in 2003
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