Guernsey Fire & Rescue Service
St Peter Port
Part of States of Guernsey
Story
Founded 1922 when States of Guernsey assumed responsibility. Moved to Town Arsenal site in 1935, buildings previously used by the Royal Guernsey Militia. Renamed from Guernsey Fire Brigade to Fire and Rescue Service in 2005.
Guernsey Fire & Rescue Service is a professional fire and rescue service that embraces all aspects of firefighting and fire prevention. The service is responsible for firefighting, fire prevention, road traffic accident response, storm damage and flooding assistance, hazardous substance incidents, and cliff rescue. (inferred from the source page) It also fits smoke and carbon monoxide alarms into homes and businesses as part of a campaign to ensure they are made safe. —
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Quick facts
- Legal form
- States Entity (inferred from the source page)
- Facilities
- Accessible Parking, Accessible Entrance
- Industries served
- Domestic (inferred from the source page)
- Client focus
- Businesses
From their website
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- Firefighting
- Fire prevention (inferred from the source page)
- Road traffic accident response (inferred from the source page)
- Flood assistance (inferred from the source page)
- Hazardous substance incident management (inferred from the source page)
- Fire safety inspections (inferred from the source page)
- Smoke and CO alarm fitting (inferred from the source page)
- Cliff rescue (inferred from the source page)
Contact
- Website
- gov.gg/fire
- Address
- Town Arsenal, Arsenal Road, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1UW
History2
Key dates and recorded company events for Guernsey Fire & Rescue Service.
- 1935—Moved to Town Arsenal site
- 2005—Renamed to Fire and Rescue Service · Previously known as Guernsey Fire Brigade
Location
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