Weโre a CAA regulated Rescue and Firefighting Service, providing the emergency response to the public and heritage aircraft, at the Shuttleworth Collection.
Joined November 2014
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31 May 2024
๐๐ Huge thanks to @BedsFire for the amazing donation of a service van to our charity!
Your support is invaluable and deeply appreciated. ๐โค๏ธ
#CommunitySupport #ThankYou #BedfordshireFireAndRescue #Charity #AirfieldFire
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25 May 2024
๐๐ What a day! ๐๐
We proudly provided fire and rescue services for the D Day Squadron's visit with FOUR stunning Dakota aircraft! Plus, we launched our charity event stand with great success!
Thank you to everyone! ๐โค๏ธ
#DDaySquadron #DakotaAircraft #FireAndRescue #Charity
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19 May 2024
Thrilled to host @HFRS wholetime recruits for firefighter training on light aircraft incidents. Great group of trainees! Excited for future collaboration and sharing essential knowledge. ๐โ๏ธ
๐ฅ #FirefighterTraining #HertfordshireFRS #Teamwork #jointworking
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1 Mar 2024
๐๐ฅEmployee Appreciation Day๐ฅ๐
Today, on Employee Appreciation Day, we want to send out a huge and heartfelt shoutout to our volunteer firefighters and the incredible support team here at the Airfield Volunteer Fire Service.
#EmployeeAppreciationDay #VolunteerFirefighters
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27 Jan 2024
๐๐ฅTraining Update๐ฅ๐
๐จโ๐๐งโ๐ We had an exclusive tour around the impressive Specialist Rescue Unit (SRU). The Kempston crew shared their invaluable expertise and demonstrated the advanced equipment designed for complex rescue operations.
#AVFSTraining #FirefighterTraining
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24 Jan 2024
๐จ๐ผโ๐๐๐จEXERCISE๐จ๐๐จ๐ผโ๐
A huge shout out to all the crew for their hard work and commitment to excellence. Itโs through exercises like this that we keep our skills sharp and our teamwork seamless.
#JointTraining #Firefighting #RescueExercise #IncidentManagement #Teamwork
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8 Jan 2024
๐๐ฅ DONATE TODAY! ๐ฅ๐
Donate today and become a part of our story.
๐ avfs.org/donate
#AirfieldVolunteerFireService #PreserveProtectServe #ShuttleworthCollection #Bedfordshire #AviationHeritage #CommunityHeroes #DonateToday
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11 Nov 2023
๐นArmistice Day๐น
"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."
#ArmisticeDay #RemembranceDay #LestWeForget
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6 Nov 2023
๐ฅ๐ Do you have a passion for serving your community and a drive to make a difference? ๐๐ฅ
Follow the link below to complete our short application form โฌ๏ธ
forms.office.com/r/VTsrCBseuโฆ
#AirfieldVolunteerFireService #FirefightersWanted #Volunteerism #CommunityService #WeWantYou
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29 Oct 2023
๐ฅ๐ Do you have a passion for serving your community and a drive to make a difference? ๐๐ฅ
Follow the link below to complete our short application form โฌ๏ธ
forms.office.com/r/VTsrCBseuโฆ
#AirfieldVolunteerFireService #FirefightersWanted #Volunteerism #CommunityService #WeWantYou
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23 Sep 2023
๐ฅ๐ฉ๏ธ On Duty๐ฅ๐ฉ๏ธ
Today, we're providing fire cover for the 70th anniversary of the Cambridge Flying Group.
Safety first! ๐โ๏ธ
#AirfieldFireService #CambridgeFlyingGroup #70thAnniversary #SafetyFirst
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9 Sep 2023
๐ฅโ๏ธ We're On Duty!โ๏ธ๐ฅ
Our dedicated team is here, ready to ensure your safety throughout the day. We'll be on high alert, keeping a watchful eye over the proceedings. So rest assured, you're in good hands!
#dehavilland #shuttleworthcollection #teamAVFS #charity #volunteers
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Airfield Volunteer Fire Service retweeted
12 Aug 2023
There's one week until our Flying Proms on 19th August!
Enjoy @TheNatSymphOrch and air display, fireworks, airborne pyrotechnics, the @RAFBBMF Lancaster, and more.
To book: shuttleworth.org/flyingproms
๐ทDarren Harbar Photography, Nick Blacow
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Airfield Volunteer Fire Service retweeted
7 Aug 2023
The aircraft line-up for our Bedfordshire Vintage Air Show on 3rd September is here!
Join us to celebrate Shuttleworthโs Steam and Agricultural Heritage, accompanied by a thrilling air display.
For dtetails: shuttleworth.org/bedfordshirโฆ
๐ท: Phil Chaplin, Wayne Allen, Nick Blacow
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Airfield Volunteer Fire Service retweeted
11 Aug 2023
A new visiting act has been added to the Bedfordshire Vintage Air Show lineup on 3rd September.
Nine de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moths will be on display, flown by the Tiger Nine Display Team.
To book: shuttleworth.org/bedfordshirโฆ
๐ท Nick Blacow, Darren Harbar Photography
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12 Aug 2023
๐๐ฅCAN YOU HELP!? ๐๐ฉ๏ธ
๐ช๐ผWeโre on a mission to acquire an Exhibition Trailer.
๐๐Whether its providing a trailer itself, sharing contacts, or spreading the word, any form of support will help.
#AVFS #Volunteer #PreserveHistory #Aviation #ExhibitionTrailer #charity #CanUHelp
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Airfield Volunteer Fire Service retweeted
8 Aug 2023
Our Flying Proms will feature stunning aircraft and music, including a tribute to the Dambusters 80th anniversary.
Look out for @RAFBBMF Avro Lancaster and music by @TheNatSymphOrch, including the Dambusters theme.
To book: shuttleworth.org/flyingpromsโฆ
๐ท Darren Harbar Photography
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7 Aug 2023
๐ #CallForSupport! We're on the hunt for a station van.
If you have a van to donate, know someone who does, or can help, please get in touch! Your support will make a real, tangible difference. ๐ช๐
#AirfieldVolunteers #FireService #CommunitySupport #LetUsServeBetter
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7 Aug 2023
๐ฃ๐จ๐ผโ๐ Meet The Team ๐จ๐ผโ๐๐ฃ
FF Kieron Dolan joined us in 2021.
Since joining us Kieron has successfully passed his initial Police training with Hertfordshire Constabulary.
Well Done Kieron! ๐๐ป
#MeetTheTeam #volunteer
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