Sponsorship
If you are interested in sponsoring our service we could arrange for your company logo to be placed on our Appliances or uniforms, this is a great opportunity to advertise your company.
North Weald airfield is used and visited by a large number of people and companies from around the world, it also hold a number of events throughout the year. The airfield is also the site of one of the largest Markets in the South of England which is attended by large numbers of people on a weekly basis.
We can also arrange for your companies Web Link or banner to be placed on our Web site for a small donation.
If this is something that may be of interest to you then please contact us
Donations
As NWFR is a non profitable volunteer group it is totally funded by it's founders, members and donations received over the year.
North Weald Airfield is owned and operated by Epping Forest District Council. At present they do not operate an airfield fire and rescue service. NWFR operate as an independent group on the airfield.
What are the costs
Appliances
The vehicles need to be fuelled, maintained and kept operational. Without operational appliances we would be unable to maintain the level of cover, equivalent to the CAA requirements at licensed airfields.
Equipment
Equipment needs to be maintained, tested and replaced. Without equipment such as hoses, branches (the bit added to the end of the hose which allows the water flow to be controlled), Fire Extinguishers and the Halon unit (essentially a VERY big fire extinguisher) we would be unable to provide an effective Fire and Rescue Service.
Training
Even the most basic of training sessions for NWFR members incurs costs, from the provision of fuel to run the appliances or to produce a ‘hot fire' to qualified first aid trainers.
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
PPE is the basic fire kit worn to keep a fire fighter safe. The kit used must meet safety standards which are laid down by the CAA and comprises of fire boots (with steel toe caps), fireproof leggings, tunic, gloves, a flash hood worn under the helmet and the helmet itself. To be effective and offer the full protection required all PPE must be kept in good order. Currently the cost of PPE is borne by the individual member.