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==Merger and Dissolution==
[[File:RE_FS_13.jpg|400px|thumb|right|Aftermath of the Opening of the Fire Bell.]]
From the early 1920s, the HVFB were under constant scrutiny, from both an economic and service perspective, by the elected representatives of Hoole Urban District Council. In September 1924, it was decided to undertake a strategic review of the need to modernize the HVFB. This resulted in the UDC approaching Chester City Corporation to request it take over the responsibilities for fire protection within the UDC area. This was agreed via a 5 year contract in January 1926, and as a result at the February monthly UDC meeting a resolution was passed to dissolve the HVFB and to place the equipment with the City Corporation’s fire brigade. A letter of thanks was sent out to all members of the HVFB at that time ending their services, with some 5 members joining the city brigade as a result, including Superintendent Catherall.
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