Fire and Rescue Services – Date of Issue - 1 September 2009
Hi ! A set of 6 stamps depicting the various duties and activities undertaken by the UK's Fire & Rescue Services personnel was issued by Royal mail on 1 September 2009. The stamps are brightly coloured and feature the work of Fire and Rescue Services in UK.On the occasion of the new release different types of cancellations were also issued. The whole set with nice special cancellations is a collector’s delight. Here are the stamps and cancellations with FDC. The whole set is wonderful. This is all for today’s Post…,,,Till Next Post…Have a Nice Time !
1st Class – FirefightingTwo firefighters close in on a blaze with a hose.
54p – Chemical FireToxic chemicals and fumes require specialized clothing and breathing apparatus
56p – Emergency RescueSpecialized cutting gear is used to rescue the occupants of a damaged vehicle at a road traffic accident.
62p – Flood Rescue-Dealing with extreme weather conditions presents different challenges, and requires its own specific training and apparatus
81p – Search and Rescue - Specially trained dogs are available to locate people trapped in collapsed buildings and travel around the world to help in earthquakes and other disasters.
90p – Fire Safety -Prevention and fire safety training are just as important as tackling fires, this stamp shows a public fire safety demonstration.
Different Cancellations issued on Fire & Rescue Services
