Once a firefighter always a firefighter Happy Birthday Ernie A guard of honour has taken...

Published: 3:45 am August 21, 2020
Updated: 5:38 am October 8, 2025
Once a firefighter always a firefighter Happy Birthday Ernie – UKNIP

Once a firefighter always a firefighter Happy Birthday Ernie

A guard of honour has taken place  for birthday boy Ernie Cock.

He has  reached the ripe old age of 100.

Once a firefighter always a firefighter Happy Birthday Ernie

Ernie joined National Fire Service in 1946 and then transferred to London fire  Brigade. He served the majority of his career at #Poplar fire station. Once a firefighter, always a firefighter.

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