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Heroic fire service workers celebrated in new mural
A new mural celebrating the vital work carried out by Avon Fire and Rescue Service has been unveiled.
The mural centres around the service’s Fire Control Department, and features a firefighter, a fire control operator, rope rescues, water rescues and road and traffic collision responses.
Representing real people from across the service, the scenes depicted in the mural are inspired by real incidents and training scenarios.
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The vibrant artwork was painted by graffiti artist Hasan Kamil in collaboration with Upfest, and funded by Redcliffe and Temple Business Improvement District, a business funded initiative to improve the local area.
Intended to illustrate the breadth of the service’s emergency response, the mural covers the length of the fire service’s offices on Temple Back in Redcliffe.
The mural was painted by graffiti artist Hasan Kamil in collaboration with Upfest
Station manager in the service’s fire control department, Krissy Foster-Pullen, said the mural pays tribute to “all those who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe”.
“We’re thrilled to unveil this inspiring mural which showcases a variety of scenarios illustrating our Service’s diverse emergency response capabilities,” she added.
“It pays tribute to our incredible colleagues in the Fire Control Department and all of those who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe.”
Tom Swithinbank, project manager at Redcliffe & Temple BID, said: “We’re so pleased to see our idea delivered with such an amazing mural, delivered so skilfully by Hasan.
“Our work under the theme of Creating Quality Spaces aims to add colour and life to the Redcliffe and Temple area and this mural has certainly achieved that brief, thank you to Avon Fire and Rescue Service for letting it happen and to Hasan for your talented work.”
Lee Rogers, station manager for Temple Fire Station, added: “From all of us at the station, we want to say a huge thank you to Hasan whose creativity and skill have brought this vision to life.”
All photos: Mia Vines Booth
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