Monthly Archives: March 2015

Site restored after hack

Posted on March 28, 2015 by lowdhamstation

Unfortunately, this site was hacked, which explains why it has been down for a few days. This is now a completely clean installation of WordPress, and I hope it will be fine now. If you see anything that looks dodgy … Continue reading →

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Training session on Fordson Escape and Turntable Ladder

Posted on March 16, 2015 by lowdhamstation

A group of 9 of us met to train on the Wheeled Escape and the Turntable Ladder. We wanted to get to be as competent and safe with the Escape as we are with the TL, and to practice rescue … Continue reading →

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The Pump Escape in service in the 1950s

Posted on March 15, 2015 by lowdhamstation

Following on from the photo from Bruce Hoad showing GGN802 at Uckfield Fire Station in East Sussex, we were delighted to hear from Guy Bowes  who is an archivist for East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, and sent us these … Continue reading →

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