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06.06.2024 - 21:39 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A much-loved firefighter, who served within the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) for more than 27 years has died.
Alister Lee, 54, was a watch manager based atCheadle Community Fire Station in Stockport. Over the years, he also worked at Moss Side, Stockport, Stretford and Altrincham fire stations.
In a post on X - formerly Twitter - GMFRS said it was 'deeply saddened' by Mr Lee's death. Tributes later flooded in describing him as an 'excellent firefighter' and 'all round good bloke'.
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Following his death, an online book of condolence was opened by the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service for people to pay their own respects.
Group Manager and Family Liaison Officer Pat Johnson, who served with Alister at Moss Side between 1998 and 2001, said: “Alister was an incredibly well-respected officer who will be deeply missed by friends and colleagues. Our thoughts and condolences go out to Amy, the children, and all Alister’s family at this terribly sad time.”
On social media, other tributes flooded in, as one person penned: "Terrible news about Alister, what a lovely guy he was. Thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time."
Another wrote: "Such a wonderful man. May he rest in peace. My thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues - and especially his young son who is a close friend of our family."
Mr Lee leaves behind his partner, Amy, who is also a serving firefighter, and his two children Nancy, aged one, and Freddy, aged 12.
In a letter to members, the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) wrote: "Everybody in the FBU sends Alister's family, friends and colleagues our condolences, solidarity and support at
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