History & Founders

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.  

 

 Fire Service Lodge Honour board

 

Our current Worshipful Master, W. Bro. Ian John Graham Alexander joined Freemasory