Midhurst Fire Station. A retained crewed station crewing one Water tender ladder (43P1) & one all terrain 6x6 vehicle (43M1) @westsussexfire
Joined November 2015
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31 May 2024
Today we say a fond Farewell to Ff Nigel Purves (front centre) who retires today after 43 years service having joined in April 1981. Thank you for your service Nigel enjoy your well earned retirement 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #Midhurst
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28 Apr 2025
We would like to congratulate our Chief Fire Officer, Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, on her appointment as the Chief Fire Officer at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service!
👩🚒 We are pleased to announce that Sabrina Cohen-Hatton has been appointed as our new Chief Fire Officer taking over from Neil Odin later this year.
Find out more about Sabrina and the appointment over on our website 👉 bit.ly/NewCFO2025
📷 @DofE
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Stn 43 Midhurst retweeted
9 Jan 2025
Great work by crews rescuing two dog's from a house fire in Ferring this afternoon. @WestSussexFire @SECAmbulance
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28 Oct 2024
We are currently running a survey to find out about the risks in West Sussex that concern you the most.
Please share your views in our questionnaire and help shape your fire and rescue service. Visit orlo.uk/jUyLL
ALT Have your say. Share your views and help us keep West Sussex safe. Community Risk Management Plan Questionnaire
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Stn 43 Midhurst retweeted
29 Jul 2024
We're looking for on-call firefighters in Chichester, Midhurst, Petworth, Selsey, East Wittering, Arundel, and Littlehampton.
🗓️ If you're interested in finding out more, come and have a go at Chichester Fire Station on Saturday 24 August: westsussex.gov.uk/news/have-…
ALT Interested in becoming an on-call firefighter? Come and find out more at Chichester Fire Station. Saturday 24 August. 10am to 1pm.
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14 Jul 2024
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We are at the scene of a fire in Heatherwood, Midhurst, after a BBQ got out of control and fire spread to the back of the home and garden shed.
@43Midhurst @ChichesterFire and @HantsIOW_fire Petersfield on scene.
Advice on using BBQs safely here: westsussex.gov.uk/fire-emerg…
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Stn 43 Midhurst retweeted
14 Jul 2024
We currently have ten fire engines and two water carriers at the scene of this fire.
Please avoid the area to allow our crews to work safely.
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14 Jul 2024
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We are in attendance at a fire involving an agricultural building off Lickfold Rd in Fernhurst.
If you live nearby please keep your doors and windows closed while the fire is brought under control.
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7 Jul 2024
Super proud of the old man @NigelPurves, finally hanging up his helmet after 43 years of service @43Midhurst. Taken to his leaving do in the very Pump he rode to his 1st call in. #dedication #oncall #retainedfirefighter
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⚠️ We currently have a number of crews tackling a scrap metal fire near to the A3 in #Petersfield.
Please avoid the area around Greenway Lane in Buriton and keep windows and doors closed if you live nearby.
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5 Jun 2024
#Midhurst fire station is recruiting!
We are looking for those who think they could be one of our next Firefighters, could it be you?
For more information follow the link below or drop us a message.
westsussex.gov.uk/fire-emerg…
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A fantastic achievement and record of service! Well done Nigel and thank you for all you have done over 43 years!
31 May 2024
Today we say a fond Farewell to Ff Nigel Purves (front centre) who retires today after 43 years service having joined in April 1981. Thank you for your service Nigel enjoy your well earned retirement 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #Midhurst
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7 Feb 2024
Could you be an on-call (retained) firefighter?
Come and have a go at Midhurst Fire Station on Saturday 24 February.
Find out more: orlo.uk/EjrgG
ALT Interested in becoming an on-call firefighter? Come and find out more at Midhurst Fire Station.
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The @metoffice have issued an Amber Cold Weather Warning for the South East between 12:00 today 08/01/24 & Friday 12:00 12/01/24. Please take care of yourself, family, neighbours, especially if elderly or vulnerable.
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Stn 43 Midhurst retweeted
27 Nov 2023
Well done to our latest GRIT students who completed their pass out parade at Midhurst Fire Station on Friday in front of their proud families.
Read more at: orlo.uk/LOHfI
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Stn 43 Midhurst retweeted
20 Oct 2023
Provisional Overnight Rainfall totals for Sussex:
28mm = Redgate Mill near Crowborough
24mm = Chilgrove House in South Downs
22mm = Bognor Regis
22mm = Cowbeech near Hailsham
19mm = Pease Pottage
18mm = Fishbourne
16mm = Iping Mill near Midhurst
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Stn 43 Midhurst retweeted
9 Oct 2023
And he’s off!
With just a tent, one rucksack and £50 cash in his pocket, ACFO Peter Rickard must remain undetected while visiting each of our fire stations over the next week.
Find out more and donate to his fundraising for @firefighters999 here: westsussex.gov.uk/news/assis…
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Stn 43 Midhurst retweeted
1 Sep 2023
From 1 October, fire safety legislation is changing in England and Wales. Are you prepared? Section 156 of the Building Safety Act will commence.
Many premises will be affected by this change, including small shops and take-aways, holiday lets and small blocks of flats.
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20 Aug 2023
Some photos from a visit to @43Midhurst Fire Station.
Date Taken: 20th August 2023
Massive Thanks to the firefighter for moving the trucks out!
For more photos visit my website firephotographyuk.com
#westsussex #fireservice #midhurst #westsussexfireandrescueservice
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