Rock star Brian Ferry helped raise more than £200 for the Firefighters’ Charity at Wellington Fire Station’s open day.
His champagne gift to firefighters who helped save the life of son Merlin in a car crash in Shropshire last year was raffled at the event.
Raffle ticket sales were high during Saturday’s open day which saw a good public turnout watch Wellington firefighters showcase their skills including a demonstration from the brigade’s animal rescue team.
There were also eye-catching displays on the ferocity of a kitchen fire, a small gas explosion, and pump and ladder drills with important fire safety advice from the fire prevention team.
Merlin Ferry was badly injured in a crash near Cound in December last year in which crews from Much Wenlock, Shrewsbury and Wellington worked to free Merlin Ferry from the wreckage. The champagne arrived soon afterwards with a thank you note from Bryan Ferry.
For more information about fire safety contact Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service on 01743 260200 or visit www.shropshirefire.gov.uk. You can also follow Shropshire firefighters on Facebook and Twitter Learn more about the animal rescue team on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrNm1AJlxJg.
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