RETRO 1960s A series of photographs featuring Wigan Fire Brigade in action.RETRO 1960s A series of photographs featuring Wigan Fire Brigade in action.
RETRO 1960s A series of photographs featuring Wigan Fire Brigade in action.

RETRO: Wigan firefighters in action over the decades

Searching through our extensive photographic archives, we have come up with a fascinating selection of pictures from the 1960s through to the ’90s of Wigan fire brigade, now known as Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service, in action.
By Michelle Adamson
Published 2nd Mar 2023, 15:45 BST

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Retro 1987 - A Wigan fire engine slide into a ditch answering an emergency call

5. Retro 1987

Retro 1987 - A Wigan fire engine slide into a ditch answering an emergency call Photo: Gary Brunskill

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RETRO 1967 Firefighters take a break as they tackle the blaze at Taylor's Mill. Wigan saw its share of serious fires in former textile mills, including Victoria Mills (Taylor’s Carpets) in January 1967.

6. RETRO 1967

RETRO 1967 Firefighters take a break as they tackle the blaze at Taylor's Mill. Wigan saw its share of serious fires in former textile mills, including Victoria Mills (Taylor’s Carpets) in January 1967. Photo: staff

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RETRO 1997 The members of Green Watch at Wigan fire station in 1997.

7. 1997

RETRO 1997 The members of Green Watch at Wigan fire station in 1997. Photo: GB

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RETRO 1996 Wigan fire fighters of red watch prepare for the three peaks challenge for charity .

8. 1996

RETRO 1996 Wigan fire fighters of red watch prepare for the three peaks challenge for charity . Photo: gb

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