The Fire Service Lodge was founded by 41 members of the Fire Service with the cooperation of  David Garrick Lodge No.4243  it was consecrated on 10th January 1972. 

Our members have risen to the highest ranks in their profession . Members have assisted Governments advising on Fire matters, been Commandent of the world renowned Fire Service College,

Bro. George H. Merrill   CBE QFSM

others have held high office in the Institute of Fire Engineers and other complimentary bodies.

Many of our founders carried out duties as Firemen ; Bro. George Merrill ( pictured right ) holds the Queen`s Fire Service Medal in recognition of his contribution to the Fire Service

We owe our Founders a debt of gratitude for starting this wonderful Lodge. Our one  remaining founder rose to the highest rank in the Fire Service and commands the whole Lodge's respect both as a Fireman & Freemason.  

 Mother Lodge Honour board

 W.Bro. Albert Leese    QFSM, FI Fire E,  P.Pr.SGW 

1914 - 2007

The Lodge is sad to announce the death of one of its founder members.

Worshipful Brother Albert passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday 28th December 2007.

He was one of the 2 surviving “Founding Fathers” of Fire Service Lodge. 

His Commemoration Service was held at Cannon Hill Road Crematorium on Thursday 10th January, 2008 and was attended by a large congregation from all walks of life that Albert graced with his presence and involvement.

It was a truly fitting date for the Service as it was on this exact date that the Fire Service Lodge No. 8401 was Consecrated and came into being in 1972.

Also in attendance at the Service were Firefighters from Coventry Fire Station who acted as Pall Bearers and The Colour Party and Banner from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service, where Albert had previously served.

Click on the button below for the Eulogy from the service