GOVAN FIRE BRIGADE

The Govan Fire Brigade were based next door to the Govan Police Station at Orkney Street for many years before moving to a custom built unit 100 yards away at the corner of Govan Road and Orkney Street, replacing the building that contained The Plaza Cafe, The Old Vic, The Welcome Inn and others.

Govan Fire Station
April 2000; Looking west, on the right is the Riverside scheme with the Govan Fire Station on the left.

April 2000: The 'Pot-Heed' bank is in the background

Their story is one of extreme bravery, they were involved in
THE CHEAPSIDE STREET FIRE
THE JAMES WATT STREET FIRE
THE IBROX DISASTER.
and also
CLARKSTON TOLL EXPLOSION.

14 July 2001
The 2001 BELLS PUMPATHON

The 2001 Bells Pumpathon is taking place on Sunday 16th September.
The event starts with a parade of fire engines leaving George Square at 11.00hrs then making it's way to Spiers Wharf Port Dundas, where the public will be able to see almost 100 years of firefighting technology.
This is now the biggest event of it's kind in Scotland.
Make a date - Take the kids
Enjoy a great day out.

For more there is a link with
The Strathclyde Fire Brigade Preservation Group

New Flames Wed in a Blaze of Glory!

Peter Stirling's Timepiece

TAKE ME BACK TO THE GOVAN HERITAGE TRAIL INDEX PLEASE.

TAKE ME BACK TO THE LANDMARKS INDEX PLEASE.
Take me back

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