Operation Florian received a large donation of blankets that was arranged by supporter Lesley Routh-Jones in collaboration with AW Hainsworth Textile Mill. These were conveyed to the charity by West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service …
Operation Florian is delighted to be starting phase 9 of the Bulawayo, Zimbabwe training mission. This partnership originally started in 2009, with the first phase taking place in 2011. Phase 9 will run from 5th …
Three fire appliances left Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Training Centre on Monday morning heading for Teesport docks ready to be shipped out to Zimbabwe. The vehicles were driven in convoy by Operation Florian members. …
Following a very intense and successful mission to deliver training and distribute donated equipment our team have arrived safely back in the UK. The training and equipment were very well received by the Montenegrin emergency …
An Operation Florian team is currently working in Montenegro in partnership with the Association of Firefighters and Rescuers. A team of specialist instructors are delivering phase 1 of a 3 to 5 year project plan …
May I convey the deepest sympathies to His Majesty the King and his family in the passing of his dear mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Our Queen and leader of the commonwealth. Her departure is a …
On Wednesday 11th May 2022 a delegation representing the Homa Bay Region of Kenya visited Operation Florian main stores at Washington Hall, Lancashire Fire and Rescues International Training Centre. The purpose of this visit was …
Prior to leaving the UK as part of the third convoy to the Ukraine the two drivers of the Lancashire appliance, both Operation Florian members, were presented with messages of support to Ukrainians from the …
The latest convoy to the Ukraine, assisted by a number of Operation Florian members, has made steady progress through Europe after crossing the channel. Firefighters in all the countries that the convoy has passed through …
Firefighters Memorial Day takes place each year on the 4 May. Fire and Rescue Service personnel throughout the UK are encouraged to form a visible parade at their fire station, or other Fire and Rescue …
