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Auxiliary Fire Service switchboard through which to warn all local fire units
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Auxiliary Fire Service switchboard through which to warn all local fire units
Auxiliary Fire Service switchboard through which to warn all local fire units, communicate with the A.R.P. Headquarters and keep track of air-raid damage during World War II. Here employees work in shifts throughout the 24 hours - taking turns in the watch room, the nerve centre of the fire-fighting equipment. Date: 1939-1945
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Auxiliary Headquarters Switchboard
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling activity of an Auxiliary Fire Service switchboard during World War II. The switchboard was a crucial communication hub, connecting local fire units, the A.R.P. (Air Raid Precautions) Headquarters, and maintaining vital records of air-raid damage. The employees, dressed in their distinctive uniforms, worked in shifts around the clock to ensure the efficient operation of the fire-fighting equipment. The watch room, shown here, served as the nerve center of the Auxiliary Fire Service's efforts, with operators taking turns to answer calls for assistance and coordinate responses to emergencies. The importance of this switchboard cannot be overstated during the dark days of the war when the threat of air raids loomed large. The dedication and tireless work of these individuals played a vital role in protecting communities and minimizing damage during this turbulent period in history.
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