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Save Clerkenwell Fire Station

Save Clerkenwell Fire Station

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 10 months ago
Under plans leaked from London Fire Brigade, 17 Fire stations are set for possible closure. Clerkenwell Fire Station is ear-marked as one of those. The fire Station at Roseberry Avenue has stood since the 1870's and is currently the oldest working fire station in Europe, if not the world. It is one of busiest stations in London, covering buildings such as Great Ormond Street hospital, The Royal College of Surgeons, Charles Dickens House, Royal courts of Justice, Lincoln Inn's fields, Smithfield Market, St Bartholemew"s hospital and numerous other historical sites. It covers important areas primarily Clerkenwell and parts of Islington, Holborn, kings Cross, Soho, Camden and Shoreditch. Firefighters from this station attended the Smithfield Fire, Moorgate rail crash, Kings Cross LUL fire, 7/7 bombings and continue to turn out to a myriad of incidents including Fires, Road Traffic Accidents, people under trains, chemical leaks and specialist high level rescues. It stood throughout both World Wars, fighting the fires during the Blitz, as well as providing a lookout over London for German Bombers. If this station closes we will lose a great piece of Londons History. Lives will be put in danger, attendance times will increase and fire cover will be diminished. Please sign this petition to save the Fire Station and the service it provides to the community and those who work and travel through this area. Please forward this on to everyone you know. The lives saved could be yours, cuts cost lives

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March 27, 2013

We hit five hundred signatures today even though the fatigue is starting to set in. It is exhausting to fight this battle while they keep pushing these cuts but seeing this many people join the cause keeps me going.

Reached 500 supporters

March 25, 2013

November 9, 2012

Reaching this level of support feels heavy because it proves how many people truly understand what we stand to lose if this station goes dark. The fight ahead looks long and exhausting but seeing so many of you behind this mission gives me the fuel to keep going.

October 30, 2012

Reaching one hundred signatures feels like a grueling start but it is progress against the silence we have faced so far. This fight is draining and the road ahead remains long. I am grateful to those who took a moment to stand with me today.

Reached 100 supporters

October 27, 2012

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Roy Magwood
12 years ago Featured

I think that closing Clerkenwell fire stn is a terrible mistake it has stood there for a hundred and forty two years providing fire cover, I am sure there are other ways ofsaving money in the capital, I do not live in London any more but have great affection for the old station as I used to live close nearby, Jonson should be ashamed of himself closing some of the busier stations will eventualy lead to a loss of life, a very bad move

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Roy Magwood
12 years ago Featured

Although I no longer live in London I used to live close to Clerkenwell fire stn, and having served as a fire fighter I know it was always a busy station it is absolutely ridiculous to increase the time taken to respond to incidents, they should be ashamed of themselves.

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emma Todd
13 years ago Featured

lived in islington for years and always felt safer knowing these guys were just round the corner. really hope they reconsider this decision.

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David Patterson
13 years ago Featured

CLERKENWELL IS A HISTORIC SITE AND THE BRAVEST PEOPLE IN THE CITY WORK THERE. DONT CLOSE IT.

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Mark Mehta
13 years ago Featured

Ridiculous idea. My grandfather worked there and it is a massive part of the area. Leave it alone.

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Sarah Achebe
13 years ago Featured

closing this place is madness, the response times are already tight enough in london without losing a station that covers so much ground. keep it open.

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