Usworth Cadets Grin and 'Bear It'
Cadets from 2214 (Usworth) Squadron Air Cadets made fur fly at Tunstall Fire Station when they presented a 'Blaze Bear' to Leading Firefighter Joe Cummings. The bears are used to calm traumatised children involved in fires or car accidents. 'Biggles', who was sponsored by the cadets, comes complete with full firekit including boots and helmet.
The cadets made Biggles special by kitting him out with flying goggles and scarf. An ATC
helmet badge and squadron ID number
were added. Finally Biggles was given
his 'wings' - to give him that final 'air' of
authenticity.
The money paid for the bear goes to the
Fire Services National Benevolent Fund.
Anyone can sponsor a bear -
so why not give the station a ring?
Tel. 5236989.

Efficency Trophy'. This meant it was the most efficient out of
all the stations in the Brigade in all aspects of fire service work. See the picture from the 'Sunderland Echo' taken in the drill yard at Tunstall. In fact 'Big Al' on the White Watch is still here! - and of course still totally efficient.
ps. Does anyone know where that bell went that's on the top
of the machine?

Yes' its official.'SuperKev' - he of the famous 'Spot SuperKev Competition' (see the FUNSTALL section) has finally removed his red triangles. This means he is now a fully fledged BA (Breathing Apparatus) wearer.See him 'in action' in a forthcomming feature!

Tunstall recently completed yet another year of serving its community. The station was opened on the 14th of March 1974. Shortly after that it was incorporated into the Tyne and Wear Brigade. No sooner had that happened than it was the winner of the 'Station