Islanders invited to celebrate 75 years of the Fire and Rescue Service in Jersey

Islanders are invited to join firefighters for a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the States of Jersey Fire and Rescue Service. 

Fire HQ in Rouge Bouillon, St Helier, will be open to visitors on Saturday 31 May 2025, to mark the day that the States of Jersey took over responsibility for the Island’s protection in 1950. It replaced the St Helier Fire Brigade, which had been in service since 1902. 

There will be demonstrations throughout the Open Day, where firefighters will showcase their skills, and the equipment used in their day-to-day role. These include rope rescues, RTC extractions and ladder rescues and firefighting demonstrations. 

In addition to the fire appliances, a dam of water will be built around the Service’s inshore rescue boat, and the aerial ladder platform will be on display. 

We will be fundraising for the SJFRS Benevolent Fund and the Fire Fighter’s Charity.

A museum exhibit will also be set up inside the station, for Islanders to learn about the Service’s rich history and some of the major incidents faced over the decades, and firefighters will share their top fire safety tips, to educate Islanders and encourage them to stay safe. 

We will also be joined by the States of Jersey Police, who are our partners at many incidents. 

The open day will take place from 10am until 3pm. 

Demonstrations will take place at: 

10:30: Ladder rescue and firefighting

11:30: Rope rescue

12:30: RTC extraction 

13:30: Rope rescue

14:30: Ladder rescue and firefighting

Parking is limited, so we encourage all visitors to walk or use alternative transport.