1st Defense Fire & Rescue Services LTD

23/05/2026

Busy weekend for us at 1st Defense. Jez our MD is in London providing fire cover for Brockwell Live and Anna our director is at Kelmarsh Hall providing fire cover for The Caravan & Motorhome Clubfest.

01/04/2026

A Sad end for our home for many years.
Photo credit to Rushie.

29/01/2026

Be great to see some more Red appliances here.

📋 EXHIBITORS, TRADERS & STEAM ENTHUSIASTS – APPLICATION FORMS NOW AVAILABLE! 🚜🐑

The Broyle Country Show 2026 is gearing up to be bigger and better, and entry forms are now OPEN for:
• Trade Stands
• Exhibitors & Displays
• Miniature Steam
• Vehicles, Machinery & Country Exhibits

👉 Apply online or download postal forms today:
🌐 www.broylecountryshow.co.uk

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss your chance to be part of one of Sussex’s leading countryside shows – celebrating country, heritage, and family fun!

Join us at the showground this June and be part of the Broyle tradition!

29/01/2026

Our Landrover in for yearly mot prep. The 5t ramp being put to good use.

22/01/2026

Another wet day so why not get even more wet by testing pumps!
We can service and repair any make off Lpp for more info contact [email protected]

19/01/2026

We would like to congratulate our Director Anna Lambley who has been studying for her level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessing and today has qualified.
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉

24/12/2025

As a very busy year draws to an end, we hope all our clients and followers a Merry Christmas and New Year. See you all in 2026.

19/11/2025

Coming 2026. As many are aware we have relocated close to Gatwick and moved into a 4000sqf workshop and will be taking on maintenance, repair, restoration and road worthy inspections and Mot prep for all sizes of fire appliances and associated equipment in our workshop. With 30yrs experience in heavy goods and fire service vehicles we are your 1st choice for all your needs. Email your enquiry to [email protected]

30/09/2025

Good morning,

Due to one of our staff having surgery we won’t be in the office that frequently over the next couple of weeks as they recover, we will still endeavour to get back to you in a timely manner but our focus will be on the recovery of our staff so that we can quickly get back to full strength to provide you the best service we can.

Do not hesitate to still get in touch, we will reply to you as soon as possible.

06/09/2025

Today we have a crew providing Aviation Fire Cover for Kittyhawk Aerodrome Charity Fly in & BBQ day, with 130 aircraft expected and 260 aircraft movements our crew will be on standby all day.

Our crew was lucky enough to see in this beautiful Dakota DC3 in its RAF colours, I’m sure you’ll agree how lovely an aircraft it is.

Services we can offer:

Fire Extinguisher Hire, Supply, Servicing and Training

Bulk Water Supply

Film & TV Fire Cover

Aviation & Airfield Fire Cover

Event Fire Cover

Equipment Hire

Fire Risk Assessments

Vehicle Maintenance & Restoration

Vehicle Conversion

Please contact us for any of your fire protection needs via:

Email - [email protected]

Phone - 01483 200911

Address: Unit 5, Ivy House Farm Yard, RH5 5BU