LINK: Buncefield: BIG Thank You, page 1 - click here

Name: Nathan Alton Eight
Address: 32 Dellcut Road
Adeyfield
Views: How much worse in the extreme oit all could've been at another time in the week will indeed be subering until it's at least well out of living memory.
Thanks to all involved, you all have my infinate admiration....



Name: colin backhouse
Address: wisbech cambs
Views: great job done moved from hemel in oct



Name: Lloyd Dickinson
Address: Bovingdon
Views: This message is not only from me but from the many thousands of people who you guys (and girls) rescue from fires and accidents.
I have seen the Bovingdon fire service in action and they are pre meditated fire killers and life savers in every way possible.
Please do not let this massive world wide exposed fire become tommorows chip paper.
If people lost lives in the incident would the world news jump on it?
The fire service needs the public to stand up for it or loose it.
Get on to the m.p of the area, email them




Name: Vanessa, David anf family
Address: Washington Ave,
Grove Hill
Hemel Hempstead
Views: All we can say is a Huge Thank You to the emercency services,especially the Fire Brigage.  What would we do without you guys? Thanks don't seem enough.



Name: pat
Address: boxmoor,
hemel hempstead
Views: a huge thankyou to all the emergency services involved with thebuncefield explosion.  if it were not for you it could have been a lot worse.
you are so appreciated although sometimes we just take you guys for granted. well done and a happy and peaceful new year to all of you and your families.
THANKYOU ONCE AGAIN



Name: Helen
Address: Hemel Hempstead
Views: THANK YOU GUYS & GALS!!!Just goes to show once again that we have the best emergency services in the world!  For those who want to criticise I suggest that next time YOU go and deal with it, THEN tell us what to think.



Name: Teresa
Address: Hemel Hempstead
Views: I would just like to say a BIG THANK YOU to all the Firefighters.
No amount of training could of prepared them for this. Our thoughts were with them and their families over the Christmas period while they were still workingat Buncefield. I think they all deserve a medal and I am sure all of Hemel will agree with this.



Name: Marie Wheeler
Address:  bowmans court, highfield, hemel hempstead, herts, Views: Just to say a big thank you to all the services for what they have doneon the 11th December, not only did they tackle Buncefield but also other callouts.  And to those WHO WANTED to SHUT DOWN Bovingdon and other fire stationsand Hemel Hospital, you should be ashamed. WE NEED THOSE SERVICES!!!



Name: Mr H G Howard
Address: maple green ,hemel hempstead
Views: I am full of  praise for our emergency services the turn out time was truly spectacular they were on the road within minutes, and able to make  an assessment that it was a major incident.With no thought for there own safety just how they could get things under control. such courage goes to show how dedecated these men/women are, where would we be without these people it takes a special kind of person
to do this very dangerous work I SAY AGAIN THANKYOU FROM US ALL
May I make one comment we deffinately need hemel general hospital with these dangers so  close


Name: Steven Cooper
Address: Hancroft Road
Views: I would like to Thank all the emergancy services, for their hard work keeping Hemel safe.and wishing you and your familys a wonderfully well earnd
xmas. A BIG thank you all once again, a thank your god no one was killed. peace and love for 2006


Name: Simon & Family Apsley
Address:  Weymouth St
Apsley
Hemel Hempstead
Views: A huge Thank YOU...
It is difficult to imagine what you have been through at Buncefield but just a line to say thanks and say that your courage and bravery is much appreciated by local residents.
Hope you are now able to have some quality time with your families for Christmas and the New Year.





Name: dave mcgirr
Address: simon dean
bovingdon
Views: I WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE PEOPLE OF HEMEL HEMPSTEAD FOR THEIR KIND WORDS AND SURPORT.AND I HOPE THEY WILL SURPORT US AT BOVINGDON FIRE STATION WITH OUR FIGHT TO KEEP OUR STATION OPEN.




Name: Ray and Gill  McKinnon
Address:  Jarman Close
Hemel Hempstead
Views: We would like to thank all of the emergency services who dealt superbly with the Buncefield fire.  whilst most of us turn and move away from danger they have to face it!! We are extremely grateful for all you did. Once again well done!!



Name: Andrea
Address: Woodhall Farm
Hemel Hempstead
Views: it doesn't seem enough to just say thank you to the emergency services who did an outstanding job. We truly thought that the whole of Hemel was at risk after the explosion. The fire service did an incredible job in containing the
fire - I dread to think what would have happened if nearby fields and woodland had caught alight. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! You are all extremely brave



Name: sarah
Address: woodend close
Views: thank you so so much!


Name: Gordon Dimmock
Address:  Longlands
Views: We should not slag them off. Would you like to stand next to a burning tanker???
I think the emergency services did an outstanding job. Well Done.



Name: james barnard
Address: greenway
Views: well done and thankyou



Name: david smith
Address:  market oak lane
bennetts end
Views: I would like to say thank u to the emergancy services but most of all to the fire fighters who done an amazing job they are brave people and i have also said all along they do not get paid enough for what they do good on you boys and girls and thank you for what u did dont listen to these idiots who slag u off i would like to c them do it, cheers david smith and family.



We are now in the proces of printing out the Big Thank You to present copies to the emergency services.


Name: Michaela
Address: Adeyfield, Hemel Hempstead
Views: Dad/Mick.
We want you to know that we think you're so brave and we're very proud of you for last week.  You're too modest, it may be your job, but while everyone else is being evacuated, you're there, in the middle of it all.  We're sure the whole
of Hemel will agree that you and your colleagues are very special and are all true heroes.



Name: Morgan
Address: Gadbridge
Views: I would just like to say a big thanks to the fire dept. for there brave efforts putting out the fire. The fire service is under appreciated but they are the first people to put their neck on the line when things blow up. The way the news reported the efforts of the fire man (saying they were underprepared) was
disgusting as i didnt see any of them running to help out so they should keep their mouths shut. This should be taken into consideration the next time their wages are revised. I hope you guys get a good xmas bonus.



Name: Sheila McKill
Address: 45A Chapel Street
Hemel Hempstead
Views: I think the emergency services were brilliant and they should all be commended highly for what they had to face and deal with, this could have been much worse but for them.  I would also like to mention their families, although
they are probably used to what there love ones are up against while doing their duty, they must have been very scared knowing what they were up against, as you could not get away from it because of the T.V and press.



Name: Kerry Kenny
Address: Bennetts End Road
Views: Great appreciation goes out from our home to all those who helped during this time, though not greatly affected by the disaster, I can onlyimagine what some families went through.  Wishing all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.



Name: john & jenny brooker
Address: kinmel bay
north wales
Views: we retired to wales 16 months ago  but still have family living in hunters oak and adeyfield.we would like to say a big thank you to the fire services and all who took part in keeping them safe.you all deserve a medal for what was done .



Name: Katrin Winter
Address:  Holly Walk
Harpenden
Views: I don't know really what to say! But thank you so much to all Fire Fighters who risked their lifes!! Also thank you to all people who helped. Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year!



Name: John Hawkins
Address:Oak Avenue
Shirley
Surrey
Views: Surely all right minded people would of course thank all the emergency services for what they did at Buncefield.
Especially the Firemen who put out the fires.  Perhaps those who criticised sould be invited to attend (Heaven forbid) the next great conflagration that occurs and I hope someone could explain to them, what a negative effect on moral, their comments can have.



Name: Mike Radmore
Address:Fishery Road, Boxmoor
Views: I wouldn't/couldn't do your job for all the tea in China but I'm VERY glad that you do it and do it so well. A big thank you for all your efforts.



Name: Tony Waite
Address: Bronte Crescent
Woodhall Farm
Hemel Hempstead
Views: The firefighters were absolutely fantastic. I have such admiration for them. Just looking at the photographs of the massive infernos and the scale of the resulting destruction has brought home exactly what they faced. And yet they
brought everything safely under control and in as short a time as possible. I live just one mile away and that seemed more than close enough when the tanks were exploding and the fires were raging, yet the firefighters had to stay within yards of the fires in order to control them! Obviously, as in all major
incidents, lessons will be learned from the Buncefield explosion, but let's praise the firefighters and the rest of the emergency services for a brilliant job.



Name: Adrian
Address: Hunters Oak
Views: Thanks to all the emergency services for their excellent work at Buncefield



Name: Sarah Yeomans
Address: Datchet Close
Woodhall Farm
Hemel Hempstead
Views: Thank you so much to everyone involved in the extinguishing of the flames at Buncefield. You are heroes in all our eyes.  You have no idea how reassuring it is that the fires are out even if we still have a long way to go to returning to some kind of normality. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH.



Name: Sally-Ann Pike
Address: Ellingham Road
Adeyfield
Hemel Hempstead
Views: Just like to say that I think you handled the whole situation in a calm and professional way - WELL DONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!



Name: Shane and Stacie Young
Address: Aston View, Woodhall Farm, Hemel
Views: Just wanted to say thanks for everything that you all did that day!! dont know where we would be without you. We dont realise how fantastic you all are until we really need you, you did yourselves proud.
It really gets to us when the people slate the fact that the emergency services were not prepared for this...who was??? I drive past the depot everyday on my way to work and you never expect it to happen!.
Well done you were all fantastic and did Hemel proud, congratulations for such a fab job - and dont listen to what the papers/media say - we appreciate you.
Congrats again and a huge thank you. x



Name: Debbie Delagua
Address: RIPLEY WAY
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD HERTS
Views: The best fire service in herfordshire. What more can i say



Name: Sarah & David
Address: New York
Views: Just know that 2 very grateful people living over here, send total respect to the emergency services for all the energy they put into protecting our home town. Horrendous to have to watch helplessly from so far away but it could have been so much worse. Thank you just isn't enough.



Name: Lorraine Claridge
Address:  Widmore Drive
Hemel Hempstead
Views: Thank you to all the firemen and police for all their had work after the disaster that hit hemel. The fireman have shown bravery, skill in making our town safe.  I have been able to resure my little boy each day by saying the fab firemen and can easily put the fire out.



Name: jeff payne
Address:  anchor lane
boxmoor
Views: Neither my extended family, most of whom live in Adeyfield/Redbourn road or my immediate family here were injured or evacuated thank goodness, I have lost my place of work (Kodak, 3 com building)for now but can continue to
work at home. I would like to add to the thanks to all who supported the town on the 11th December.
The account I read from the employee of Tesco is quite moving and it does show that it does not matter whether you are a Fire fighter putting your life in danger or someone modestly making sure everybody gets what they need, there is a
personal sense of duty out there that fortunately has not died.





Name: Keith & Valerie Saunders
Address: Howard Road
Newmarket, ON
Canada
Views: The first we heard about the fire was a phone call at 9 am Sunday (Ontario Time) from our friends on Wood Lane End. Just as I was speaking to them, Hemel Hempstead came over our radio, so we knew this was something big!
We followed all the news on the BBC World Service and the internet.
We have a lot of friends and relations in Hemel and all are ok.
A big thank you to all the emergency services for outstanding dedication to their duties. A JOB WELL DONE!!



Name: lynne tovey
Address: Berkeley Square
Hemel Hempstead
Views: I would like to say on behalf of myself and my family, a big THANK YOU to all the emergency services for their prompt actions, and care of our community, words cannot convey the gratitude and admiration I feel for the bravery & dedication of our fire crews who did such a fantastic job in such
difficult & dangerous conditions. As for the comments that criticised our fire crews, these people should be proud of the crews and give praise where its due not criticise. I wonder did they offer to help the crews that must have been so
tired and exhausted."well done guys"



Name: Andrew Stewart
Address: Waterditchampton
Wilton
Salisbury
Views: There is an assumption that the emergency services will cope.  You did so in extreme circumstances and, although not local, I am touched by your dedication and professionalism when risking your own safety to ensure the safety of others.  God bless you and thank you.




Name: Emma
Address: Eastwick Row
Adeyfield
Hemel Hempstead
Views: Well Done to you all! Very Brave!



Name: andy and linda cooper
Address:  perry green
woodhall farm
hemel hempstead
Views: just a big well done and thanks to everybody involved
,fire,police,ambulance,hospital and local council workers.



Name: J. Thomas
Views: Ignore the politics, the people of Hemel know your worth! A Heartfelt THANK YOU from us all.



Name: Sue
Address: Woodhall Farm
Views: Many, Many thanks to all who put their lives at risk to keep us safe here in Hemel. An unpredictable situation, which I know is still on going, and will be for some time to come. You all deserve medals, Many many thanks again.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, to you all and your families, who must have been worried for you safety as well.



Name: lee wilson
Address: bennetts end road
Views: A many thanks for the brave heroic work thats been done for our little town. every single person is an unsung hero. Once again a BIG thank you



Name: colette colls
Address: sawyers way
adeyfield
hemel hempstead
Views: my whole family would just like to say a massive thank you to the men and women who fought the most horrendous blaze. i will never forget that sunday morning for the rest of my life and will never forget what the fire brigade have
done, i dont want to think how worse it could have been, my son asked if we were going to die, that's how bad people were feeling, thank you from the bottoms of our hearts



Name:Martin Daines & Sandra Carter,
Address: 30 The Horsehoe' Leverstock Green
Views: We would like to thanks everyone who worked so hard in very difficult conditions to extinguish this horrendous Fire. It just shows how well the emergency services can all work together when there is a major crisis of this magnitude. We find it despicable that some of the houses have been looted and it shows how low people can be. We would like to thank our Member of Parliament, Mike Penning, for being there and taking the interest he did with the problems facing Hemel Hempstead. It's times like this when we are proud to be British.


Name: Sian Scarborough
Address: Frome Square
Hemel Hempstead
Views: Where do I start?  Just don't know how to really put across how grateful we are to you for all your hard work and efforts, to put the fire out and make Hemel safe again.  I was a Special Constable a few years ago and we all
knew how devastating it would be for Buncefield to explode, our thoughts were then that it would take most of Hemel with it.  Thankfully a lot of people made sure (as well as fate making it a Sunday) that we were not at as higher risk as
we initially thought as people put their lives at risk to ensure our safety.
Thank you so much to every one involved.



Name: Paul Alexander Edmonds
Address: Chartridge Lane,Chesham
Views: To the firefighters I would like to say how I admire your incredible bravery at fighting what was the biggest fire in peacetime Europe.Like thousands
of others I could see the plume of black smoke rising up into the clouds and could only guess as to what was happening on the ground at Buncefield.I was hoping that none of those fighting the fire would be hurt and I understand,apart from some minor injuries,this to be the case.Once again Well Done for doing such
a brilliant in extinguishing the fire.


Name: Mr & Mrs Reynolds
Address: Milton Dene Woodhall Farm Hemel Hempstead
Views: I would like to say a big thank you to all those fireman and policeman and the amburlance services who was the people who risked there own lives to save others, I just would like more people understand what hard jobs these people do for the safety and well being of the public.



Name: Bob Robinson
Address: Woodhall Farm
Views:I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the emergency services for a magnificent job done under such terrible conditions. Especially the fire crews who are real heros for going into that inferno to tackle and put out one the the biggest fires of present time.


Name: Mrs Tracey Dignum
Address:  Woolmer Drive
Leverstock GReen
Hemel Hempstead
Views: I would like to take this opportunity to say a huge Thankyou to all of the emergency services. I think you were fantastic throughout the  horrific ordeal. You acted fast and extremely efficiently. I was also really impressed how everybody was so informed throughout.



Name: James Esom
Address: Helston Grove, Hemel Hempstead
Views: Thank you very much !!



Name: Robert Wade & Nicola Beckley
Address: Halsey Drive
Hemel Hempstead
Views: We would just like to say that the services we all depend on so highly demonstrated why there is such a need within any given community. The depot and
surrounding area was in complete havock following the explosion and yet with everything stacked against them the true heroes of the modern day put themselves between the community and the disaster zone, potentially putting themselves at
great risk for our safety. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of the emergency services (especially the firefighters who were at
the forefront of this dangerous nightmare). We should feel proud to have such highly skilled services supporting our needs within this community. The fact that they have never had to deal with a situation like this and yet they managed
to exceed everyones expectations (even the experts)by fighting and conquering that almighty blaze truely an amazing feat. Thank you all for your hard work it is very much appeciated.


Name: Jackie Rickard
Address: Belsize Close
Bennetts End
Hemel Hempstead
Views: Just a big thank you.


Name: John Locke
Address: Berkhamsted
Views: I would like to add my gratitude to the various Fire & Rescue services that sent their firefighters half way across the nation to help our community with this awful incident. I would also second all those votes of thanks to local firefighters that persisted in their efforts to deal with it.



Name: CYNTHIA & ROY  WOOD
Address: 1/25 LISMORE AVENUE, DEE WHY 2099 NSW AUSTRALIA
Views: My family all lived in Woolmer Drive, Leverstock Green for many years and we have followed this story with disbelief, we have now been in Australia for 14 1/2 years, but still think of Hemel as our home.   We would like to congratulate all the emergencies services for their great work and wish them all
a Happy Christmas and New Year




Name: Mrs H.E. Redgrave
Address: Dellcut Road Adeyfield
Views: Thank you to everyone who helped. special thanks to firefighters who tackeld the blaze so quickley and got rid of that awful black cloud that hung over us. so sorry to everyone who hs had such disruption to their lives hope things will get put right for you soon.


Name: Francesca Micheli
Address: Little Amwell, Herts
Views: Thanks to all involved in tackling the blaze!


Name: Anita Bayliss
Address:  Stevenage Rise
Grovehill
Hemel Hempstead
Views: My husband and I want to thank all the services involved in dealing with the awful Buncefield incident. We are extremely grateful as we realize the extreme danger and devastation you were faced with and felt the whole situation was dealt with very efficiently. It has been an exhausting time for all
involved.
We were enraged when the Hemel fire brigade fell under critism, we felt it was unjust! From where we stood it looked like it had been contained very well!
Thank you all for protecting our families, friends and colleagues - homes and town. I am proud to see how well Hemel Hempstead has dealt with such a
catastrophe.



Name: marjorie griffiths
Address: Quartermass Road
Hemel Hempstead
Views: On behalf of myself and grandchildren I would like to thank you for all your hard work in putting out this fire.  It made us feel a lot safer knowing you were on the scene.




Name: penny
Address:  nightingale walk
hemel hempstead
Views: Just want to say a big thankyou to each and every firefighter who all showed such bravery and did such a good job, we are all indebted to you.
Thankyou



Name: Sarah Adams
Address:  Dickens Court
Views: A very big thank you for the men and woman on the ground who fought so hard to contain what could have been a devasting few days for Woodhall Farm and surrounding areas.
I think that the Fire Service were ill equiped and trained for this incident but they showed great bravery.



Name: john bickham
Address: bennetts-end road
Views: you guys put your lives on the line for us,believe me,i cant thank you enough. my whole family ,grandchildren,son,daughter,daughter in law ,came round
our house for protection and comfort.all distrest.you were there staring death in the face ,you did your job thankyou



Name: Ramu & Vineela
Address: Hales Park
Hemel Hempstead
Views: We would like to say big thankyou  to all the emergency services dealt with the fire incident. We are basically from India and staying and working very close to the incident area. We have been evacuated and stayed with friends for
three days. All this time the council and police are very helpful to give us appropriate information when ever we need.



Name: Trina Elliott
Address: Abbots Langley
Views: I was in the French Alps skiing when i heard about the explosion and in a quick panic phoned home to make sure everyone i knew who lived in Hemel and surrounding areas were ok.  Luckily my Stepdad who works at the terminal which
exploded wasn't working on the day it took place, although some of his collegues/friends were.  Luckily noone was majorly hurt and although it's a shock and a sad thing to happen its also very lucky that it happened at the time
it did and on the day it did and for that i will always be thankful as we could of lost alot of people close to us or close to someone we know.
I just wanted to say a big thank you and well done to all the emergency services for all their courage and bravery when it was needed the most.  I admire you all very much!





Name: vera&arthur kibble
Address: eliza court hamilton hill perth western australia Views: have just emigrated here from grove hill but would like to thank you all very much. you have our very special thanks as we have family and many friends in hemel hempstead good luck to you all and a merry xmas and happy new year Vera&Arthur Kibble


Name: Roy Gower
Address: Shepherds Green,
Chaulden.
Views: Our thanks to everyone in particular the Fire & Emergency services.
Comments from the Fire Brigade Union Boss led me to register my disgust at his comments, about not being prepared,to local M.P.Mike Penning.He also agreed that the efforts in dealing with this emergency were beyond normal boundaries and our thanks, not discouragement,should be the order of the day.
Very well done and a Happy Christmas to all of them.


Name: John & Yvonne Baldwin
Address:  Bedmond Road
Leverstock Green
Views: Tremendous - our heartfelt thanks for a job very well done



Name: Wynne Whitefield
Address:  Briery Way
Hemel Hempstead
Views: I would lke to thank the fightfighers for the marvellous job in putting the fires out in 2 days - which lets everyone know that you are the best in the world.




Name: SUE ROBINSON
Address:  CROSSWAYS
LEVERSTOCK GREEN
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD
Views: GREAT JOB WHAT ELSE CAN I SAY WHAT WOULD WE HAVE DONE WITH OUT YOU  OUR HEROES



Name: Stephen Coombes
Address: Peartree Road
Warners End
Hemel Hempstead
Views: Just like to say a big thank you to all firefighters and emergency servives, the amount of respect i have for you guys after this terrible accident is enormous, that fire seemed like it could have caused alot more damage and burned for alot
longer had it not been or your dedicated and determined hard work, it has inspired me to become a firefighter one day so thanks again, i hope you are all credited as you so deserve.



Name: Heather Rutland
Address: Adeyfield
Hemel Hempstead
Views: I would like to say a HUGE THANKYOU to all the fire crews involved for doing an absolutely amazing job, and putting their lives on the line for the residents of Hemel hempstead.
No Fire Service in this land would have been prepared for such an Enormous Task but our local fire crews with the help of others brought this potentially Lethal situation under control without the loss of life or injury to anyone. That is
AMAZING. You all have our utmost Respect and Appreciation. The front line Fire crews deserve Medals!!!!!
Many Thanks also to the police from all divisions for standing guard and keeping us safe.
All the Emergency Services have done us PROUD.



Name: P Hodges
Address: Crackley Meadow
Hunters Oak
Hemel
Views: Totally endorse the Botfield family's thank you letter. This must neverhappen again . . . so the site MUST NEVER be re-opened



Name: layla
Address: grovehill
Views: over this past week you have been true heroes and you all are the true definition of brave. i would just like to say a huge thank you to all of you, the way you kept us all safe by making huge decisions that couldn't have been
easy ones. so now when i drive past the fire station in hemel i will be filled with great admiration and i will feel proud that i live in an area that has such a heroic team of firefighters.
i would also like to thank the police, ambulance and surrounding brigades who made this horrible week pass without a single life taken.


Name: COLIN BEARDON
Address: SARRATT AVENUE HEMEL HEMPSTEAD HERTS
Views: I would like to express my thanks to every one of the firefighters and other emergency services especially the Hertfordshire team for their very courageous effort in containing and taming the major blaze at the Buncefield oildepot. Each and every one of them (heroes in my opinion) carrying out their
duties in what must have been horrendous circumstances and possibly endagering their own well being.I personally was not affected by this incident and I obviously can't speak for everybody in the Hemel and local areas but I hope and
am sure that every person and family that were affected some in far more ways than others share my thanks to all of the fire fighters who braved their lives in this most major of incidents.
I have never understood and never will why the local council or planning department ever granted planning applications to erect buildings so close to the oil depot, I admit that an incident of this magnitude could not be forseen but it has now proved what a volatile site it was. I hope that the depot never ever
reopens.



Name: Tracey Gates
Address: 18 Dickens Court
Woodhall Farm
Hemel Hempstead
Views: Please send a huge thank you to all the emergency services involved at the Buncefield fire.  You all deserve a medal.  I have never experienced anything so frightening in my life but felt reassured by by the emergency services around me even though they must have been afraid themselves.



Name: Angela Westlake
Address: Mallard Road
Abbots Langley
Views: I would just like to say, along with some of my colleagues, what a fantastic bunch of guys/women you all are, so brave. You should all should be commendated for your bravery, professionalism & dedication shown this week.
There is one word that can discribe you all and that is 'HEROES'



Name: Pauline & Pete
Address: Six Acres, Hemel Hempstead
Views: Just wanted to say a huge thank you for all the courageous work youhave done this week in putting the fire out.  Words don't seem enough....    Youare simply the best and deserve medals!!!


Name: Mrs Joyce Boreham
Address: Briery Way
hemel Hempstead
Views: I truly believe that a miracle happened on Sunday. I dare not think what the consequences would have been if it had been during the week.I also believe that the emergency services were absolutely wonderful. I think they
prevented a full scale blow out and they are very brave and they were very professional. Considering they have never dealt with anything like this ever before I think they all deserve our unreserved thanks.There are probably a lot of people that owe their lives to these people.
From me and my family....a very big thank you



Name: john dealey
Address: reson way
boxmoor
hemel hempstead
Views: the whole town is grateful for the prompt action taken by all the emergency services over the past week
it was an insult to the local firefighters the comments made by the uniontake no notice lads to put the largest fire in peacetime out in the time that you did was magnificent and we owe you a lot it also showed just how much we need to keep a hospital in the town



Name: Mark Sole
Address: Bridgewater Road
Berkhamsted
Views: Well done to all those involved in such a difficult situation


Name: Brenda Mayhew
Address:  Aycliffe Drive
Grovehill
Views: I would like to say a big "THANK YOU" to all the emergency services who worked so hard following the explosion at Buncefield. Your efforts were most appreciated and I send my thanks together with a wish that you and your families
all enjoy a very Happy Christmas. Thanks everyone you did a splendid job.



Name: Julia Horton
Address: Hamilton Mead
Bovingdon
Views: Just wanted to say a huge huge thank you for all the hard work you have done this week in putting the fire out and keeping the residents and workers of Hemel Hempstead safe.  Words don't seem enough....  You have all done an amazing
job in a situation that was a first.
I hope you are having a well deserved rest!



Name: FIONA LLEWELLYN
Views: Thanks for all the hard work all the emergency services did at Buncefield. I didn't envy them at all and am thankful that no one was injured while fighting the fire.



Name: Debbie
Address: Adeyfield
Views: The earth moved and the explosion cracked above. No damage to the house or property (expect the spade fell over in the conservatory).
I would like to praise the fire brigade for the quick response and how quickly the fire was put out. The police for securing the Industrial area to any who have nefarious thoughts

Name: Laura
Address: Woodhall Farm
Hemel Hempstead
Views: I have nothing but praise for all of those who put their own lives at risk to save ours.
They all did a remarkable job on a situation which we never dreamed would happen in our own town.
A situation such as this shouldn't be used as an opportunity to criticise but to reward acts of courage.
A huge thanks to everyone involved.


Name: Nick Ramm
Address: Belsize Rd.
Hemel Hempstead
Views:   My family would like to express our thanks to the emergency services involved in the Buncefield explosion and congratulate everyone on a job
well done. All their hard work and commitment is very much appreciated by the
Hemel community. I was shocked to learn that the FBU,the very people who are supposed to
champion the firefighters,are the first to condemn their ability to respond.The fact that they extinguished Buncefield without any loss of life speaks for itself.


Name: Maggie Dawson
Address: Atlas Copco, Swallowdale Lane, Hemel Hempstead
Views: It is sad that some people find it easier to criticise rather than to praise.  Luckily, there are enough of us more than willing to "overcall" with a more positive perception.  Everybody involved deserves praise, and recognition,
and appreciation for what they achieved under very dangerous and unpredictable circumstances, and within an extraordinary timescale.  We were back in our office on Wednesday morning, which I consider to be a mini-miracle.  Thank you.


Name: Iain
Address: Grove Hill, Hemel
Views: I would like to thank the emergency services for the extremely difficult job they have done to extinguish the fire. Thank you also to hospital services and to the police for policing the area and keeping us safe, a difficult job well done.
The fire service are incredibly brave and I am very angry that they were criticised  for being "woefully prepared". I would have liked whoever said that
to actualy have said it to the fire fighters faces while at the scene. If they had been there I think these comments would not have been made. All the firefighters on the scene deserve the highest of commendations.


Name: Lesley
Address: Windmill Road
Adeyfield
Views: I would like to say a BIG thankyou to all the emergency services, but particularly the firemen/women who worked relentlessly under extremely difficult and unpredictable circumstances.
I hope you  all have a fantastic Christmas and a very Happy New Year!


Name: Jodi Horn & Richie Flindall
Address: Gadebridge, Hemel Hempstead
Views: I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to all the Emergency services,
Thank you to the fire service for getting the fire under control so quickly and for controlling it so it did not spread anywhere else & most of all for putting it out.
Thank you to the police department for their quick response to the area and for keeping the public from harms way.
Thank you to the ambulance service for their quick response & looking after the people who were injured.
I think you all did a fantastic job under extreme pressure & I take my hat off to each and every person in the emergency services.
I cannot imagine what it was like being right in front of the fire or anywhere near it so thank you for risking your lives so ours would be safe.
Thank you so much again.


Name: Tracy
Address: Woodhall Farm
Views: Just want to say a MASSIVE thank you to everyone involved in the Buncefield depot nightmare.  Thank you for keeping the whole of Hemel safe but especially Woodhall Farm.  You all did a fantastic job.
Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and happy new year and to be safe in yourrespective jobs.
Lots of love.


Name: Heather Gomm
Address: Maddox Road, Adeyfield, Hemel Hempstead, Herts.
Views: You are all hero's. You went in there to put out the fire when the rest of us were running away in fear. The biggest and most heartfelt thanks to you all. You all deserve medals and a parade. Thank you so much.


Name: susan lloyd
Address: montgomery ave   adeyfield  hemel hempstead   Views: thank you all so very much. it is amazing how quickly the fire was put out and it is all down to all of you and your braveryyou are all heros in our town. as the press and the rest of the world slowly forget about what has happend in our town we will always remeber the sunday morning and the wake up
call that we had but one thing is for sure hemel will never forget it or the work that you all put in to keep us all safe and once again we thank you all so much. my street is doing a pamper for the fire fighters witch i think is the least we can do for them when you think what they did for us. thank you and have
a wonderful christmas and hopefuly a peaceful new year.


Name: Bev, Hans and Claire Peters
Address: Tresilian Square
Hemel Hemsptead
Views: A simple thank you is never going to be enough, but 'Thank You' to all involved.


Name: Neil
Address: Hemel Hempstead
Views: It must of been like going into hell not knowing what you will find you all did a great job and the FBU dont know what thet are talking you all deserve a reception at the town hall you saved our town


Name: Lucie Ginger
Address: Hemel Hempstead - currently on holiday in Malaysia!
Views: i would like to say thank you for all the hard work of the emergency services and for all that helped to keep this explosion under control. myself, my fiance and daughter were on our way to Malaysia on the morning of the explosion and only heard about it from a CNN news report at the airport.
thankfully, family at home told us that our home was ok, but if it werent for the emergency services responding immediately, who knows what might have happened.
we are safe in the knowledge now that our home and our family are fine. although i would like to wish everyone well, and hope that we can get through safely and without any more instances.
we would like to wish everyone a fantastic Christmas in spite of everything, and a safe new year.
Lucie, Marcus and Teya-Mei in Singapore.


Name: D Anderson
Address: Hamilton, Scotland
Views: Well done to everyone concerned.

Name: phililp & louise cunningham
Address:  lilac avenue scunthorpe
north lincolnshire
Views: we lived in hemel 3years ago in peascroft rd and have family in thearea ,we would like to thank the emergency services to a job well done.


Name: Andrew Norris
Address: Pickering Grove
Hartlepool.
Cleveland
Views: I live right on the edge of Seal Sands and we have oil, petro chemical chemical plant and even a nucler power plant to name but a very few and i for one would like to say that if there is ever a fire or explosion the whole lot
would have a chain reaction and it would wipe off the north  east of England.
I would like to say a very big thankyou to you all for the speed and efficiency with which you got the fire under control and out. the union should have got their hands dirty and helped out instead of criticising you i bet they would have run a mile.
I hope that if there is ever a accident up here our fire crews do a job as well done as your lads.
Well done all


Name: Jean, Alex and Harry Botfield
Address: Cambrian Way
Highfield
Hemel Hempstead
Views: Just to say a huge thank you to ALL the emergency services for their professionalism and handling of this terrible disaster.
Whilst we felt scared at the prospect of another explosion, we trusted the fire brigade would protect us, the best they could,to prevent further erruptions from these horrendous tanks.
Buncefield should be closed down forever as a reminder that this can never happen again. This was a nighmare come true.
THANK YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH FOR SAVING OUR TOWN AND LIVES.