Emotional tribute to much loved Peterborough volunteer firefighter

Peterborough Volunteer Fire Brigade (PVFB) firefighter Will Baker aged 40, was discovered at the volunteer fire station in the city by a colleague on Tuesday, May 26. His death is not being treated as suspicious.Will had been a volunteer firefighter for 12 years. Known for his commitment to the brigade and the people he served, he was always true to the brigade’s motto of ‘always, ready and willing’. As well as being dedicated to his role as a volunteer firefighter, Will’s other passion was his main job as a teaching assistant at The Phoenix School in Peterborough where he had worked for 16 years.

This week firefighters across Cambridgeshire fell silent to remember Will.

They lined up outside fire stations in Peterborough. Huntingdon, Cambridge and across the rest of the county at 7pm and 11am in tribute.

Crews at the Volunteer Station in Peterborough city centre spelled out RIP using their kit on the ground outside, and they were joined by Will’s family for the emotional tribute.

Support staff and officers, who could not join together in person due to Covid restrictions, came together www.cambsfire.gov.uk/about-us/book-of-condolence-for-will-baker virtually via Zoom to pay their respects.

A book of condolence is available on our website if you wish to leave a message or a memory about Will