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firefighter frank honoured by red plaque A commemorative plaque was unveiled in Sheffield on Thursday to honour firefighter Frank Mallinson, who died in the line of duty on this day 57 years ago. The plaque is located at Brown’s Bar, Norfolk Street, where a fire broke out on 7 August 1968 at what was then the Little Mermaid Café. Frank Mallinson was seriously injured by an explosion at the incident, and was taken to hospital where he died eight days later. He was 28 years old, and lived in Sheffield with his wife and two
children. representatives of the 150 firefighters South Yorkshire Fire attended his funeral and Rescue Service. in Sheffield that Speaking at the month at City Road ceremony, Fire Crematorium, forming Brigades Union a guard of honour. general secretary The plaque is part Steve Wright said: of the Red Plaque “Every firefighter project, run by the who dies in the line Fire Brigades Union of duty leaves behind (FBU) and funded by family, friends, and the Firefighters 100 colleagues whose Lottery. lives are changed The event was forever. And with organised by FBU each tragedy, we’re South Yorkshire reminded of how officials, and important it is to the ceremony learn, to act, and to was attended by do everything we serving and retired can to stop it from firefighters; FBU happening again. representatives These plaques including the general are placed in secretary; and communities across
the country as a lasting reminder of the firefighters who gave their lives. They help ensure those individuals aren’t forgotten—and that their stories remain part of local history. Today is about remembering Frank, and provide a
respectful and fitting tribute for his friends, family and colleagues — Frank was a firefighter who gave his service to others, and who will always be remembered by the Fire Brigades Union.
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