History of Rescue Service

Mines Rescue

The History And Development Of The Mines Rescue Service In Britain.

INTRO

Introduction

The Prevention of Accidents in Coal Mines Researched by John Lumsdon
Enoch Edwards MP. also secretary of the North Staffs Miners Federation put a resolution to the House of Commons on safety in mines
Coal Mines Act of 1911 - Explosion at Whitehaven

The Coal Mines Act Of 1911

The First Rescue Stations In The Country

North Staffs Colliery Owners Association

Escape Apparatus and Self Rescuers

Specialist Activities

Les Calladine started work at Ilkeston Mines Rescue Station on Monday 24th October 1938
Ernest James had 3 months training at the Mines 'Rescue Station before passing for the position.

Ilkeston Mines Rescue
The Ilkeston Mines Rescue Station was situated in Manners Road, near the corner that used to lead to Manners Colliery, which was only a few hundred meters away.

Chesterfield Mines Rescue
Ernest James and had 3 months training at the Mines Rescue Station before passing for the position.

Mansfield Mines Rescue
Mansfield Mines Rescue 1909. The Miner's Rescue Station opened in Mansfield Woodhouse in 1909 and moved to Leeming Lane in 1958.