Guernsey Fire and Rescue Service of Guernsey and in 1935 a 1931 Albion Merryweather escape carrier was bought and named "Sarmia II". The equipment was relocated in 1935 to the Town Arsenal, buildings previously used by the Royal Guernsey Militia. "Sarnia II" has been preserved and is kept at the Guernsey Occupation Museum. In 1939 Guernsey Airport was opened and a Morris Commercial fire truck was supplied, to be manned by airport staff if the need arose. Four Austin trucks were also acquired just in time for the bombing of Guernsey and the German occupation of the Channel Islands during which time a German officer
Culture of Guernsey 19th-century novelty dance which also remains popular with costumed folklore groups in various parts of Europe. Some traditional folk songs such as "Jean, Gros Jean" and "J'ai perdu ma faumme" have survived. Groups such as "La Guaine du Vouêt" and "Les Dànsaeurs dé L'Assembllaïe D'Guernésiais" perform at events such as "Lé Viaer Marchi". According to Edith Carey (1903), the traditional "chifournie" had disappeared from Guernsey by the mid-nineteenth century. John Ireland settled for a time in Guernsey. Recently, Guernsey has hosted a live music event called Guernsey Live. This music festival has been one of the biggest events in the