History


  • Fist formed its fire service in 1937
  • Cap badge was introduced on 31/03/1954
  • Manchester Airport fire service introduced visor helmets on 20/02/1957
  • Manchester Airport fire service introduced UHF radios on 20/03/1973
  • Southern station open in February 2001
  • Attended 679 incidents from 07/06/02 - 31/05/03
  • 2008 - won award for top fir training
  • 2010 - - won award for top fir training
  • 2010 became category 10 operation