Mansfield Fire Museum "grateful" for donation from Sutton company
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Mansfield Fire Museum, located on Rosemary Street, continues to thrive and platform the service’s history through the ages.
The museum, behind Mansfield Fire Station, are “grateful” for a £200 donation from Fire Door Specialists, part of Doorcerts Manufacturing.
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Hide AdPaul Davidson, chairman of the museum, said: “Thank you for your continued support and generous donation. It means a lot.”
The museum recently said goodbye to the county’s last remaining Dennis Sabre, a purpose-built fire engine produced by Dennis Specialist
Vehicles of Guildford between 1995 to 2007, as the vehicle is set embark on a new journey in Ukraine to support European rescue efforts.
Paul said: “It’s gone into storage and will embark on a new adventure and service to Ukraine.
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Hide Ad“Pump tested and all in order. It was the last registered Sabre in Notts.
“We are sorry to see it go but to it will be essential in its future use.”
Mansfield Fire Museum is owned and operated by Mansfield Fire Station Preservation Society Trust.
The museum is also supported by Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service.
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Hide AdDue to the nature of the exhibits, it is recommended that visitors are over the age of seven.
The museum is open to the public by appointment only because the museum is run by volunteers.
And minimum donations of £1 per person are appreciated.
The museum aims to preserve the industry’s history and educate residents on the service, both in the county, nationally and across the world.
For more information about the museum and how to visit, see www.fb.com/mansfieldfiremuseum999 and mansfieldfiremuseum.org.uk