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Eight donated fire engines set sail to The Gambia

Mike — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:19:54 +0000

Avon Fire and Rescue Service (AF&RS) have donated emergency vehicles

30 Years of GAFSIP

Mike — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 08:26:02 +0000

Celebrating 30 years of The Gambia and Avon Fire Service in Partnership.

Fundraising

Mike — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:42:41 +0000

The charity only raises money for shipping and occasionally emergency spare parts and we survive on a hand to mouth basis with a small and very loyal band of supporters and a number of local businesses In all 20 years we have achieved our goals without accumulating money, remaining in the black. Many mad initiatives have been undertaken to raise money from drives from Bristol to Banjul with all manner of vehicles from 50 year old Land Rovers to Ambulances, and Deputy Chief Fire Officer Gerry O’Brien running cycling and canoeing the length of The Gambia in 40+ degrees

Training

Mike — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:42:11 +0000

We maintain a healthy list of volunteer trainers who fund their own visits, which in itself demonstrates commitment and, to date 60 plus members of Avon Fire and Rescue supported by volunteers from Devon & Somerset and Gloucestershire.

Ambulance

Mike — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:38:48 +0000

GAFSIP also provides essential equipment and training the The Gambian Ambulance Service

Education

Mike — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:36:53 +0000

One aspect of our work is to provide equipment for the improvement of educational facilities. The photos below are of Sir Charles Lwanga school in Faji Kunda, a suburb of Serrekunda (the most densely populated area in The Gambia). This school is a current project within Education which we are concentrating on at this time (furniture, blackboards, books etc.

The Gambia and GAFSIP

Mike — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:30:23 +0000

Welcome to the GAFSIP charity website click here to find out about the latest news and events

The Partnership

Mike — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:29:34 +0000

In 2004, GAFSIP became a registered Charity with the signing of the GAFSIP Charter.

30 Years

Mike — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:27:50 +0000

This whole venture started in February 1991 when David Hutchings flew to The Gambia for a winter break. David visited The Gambia Fire & Ambulance Service, as it was called at the time and with Roger Bakurin now the Chief Fire Officer saw both their only fire stations for the whole country.

Donations

Mike — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:24:41 +0000

Our work can only be done with the donation of time, equipment and money. Any and all donations are very welcome and gratefully received.