From One Service to Another
Bunker Thirteen would like to extend the hand of gratitude to the Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue Service for their invaluable assistance at the Fighter Command Headquarters on Wednesday 20th July 2011.
Possibly due to recent heavy rainfall, an influx of water descended on the HQ once again causing flooding, threatening to cause further damage.
Within a moments of a phone call to the Fire Service, White Watch crew from Gosforth were on site, pumping water out.
Other crews attended from as far away as Hebburn; distance no object as the crews went about their business with dedication, regardless of the constant downpour that was soaking everyone.
Local resident Tara Todd supplied coffee and smiles as the constant flow of water was pumped out of a void under the rear stairs that once held huge cables from the wartime masts. As one Fire Crew went off for a lunch break, it was replaced by another without complaint.
Volunteer directors John and Michael were overwhelmed by the dedication of the fire crews and as a way of thanks, crews were invited to the Fighter Command’s Commemoration on the 15th August 2011 6.30pm. The men were only too happy to accept.
thanks are also due to Chemtech Environmental (Consett) for testing the water sample taken from the bunker http://www.chemtech-env.co.uk.
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