AN association with Andover Fire Station that stretches back more than 40 years came to an end when Jock Jenkins retired.
Mr Jenkins has been the station cleaner since 1984 but in the 1950s and 60s he was a retained fireman in Andover.
During his years he rose to the rank of station sub-officer and was part of the team when the station moved from its old East Street site to its current premises in 1963.
Now aged 80, the former Andover Borough Council maintenance man says he will have time to give his garden more attention.
"I'll miss everything here - particularly the comradeship of the station as they are all good lads and it's a very good station," said Jock, who originates from Stirling.
Although he has been the cleaner since 1984 he said he only expected his duties with the mop to have continued for a short time as he started on a temporary basis.
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