Fire Brigade Collection

GWR fire brigade at Paddington Station taking part in a drill, c. 1940
This image shows members of the GWR fire brigade at Paddington Station taking part in a drill. Training was an important part of fire fighting and kept employees prepared in case of an emergency

Manchester City Fire Brigade. A Fire Engine leaves the Manchester City Fire Brigade station, Manchester, England. The actual address of this particular Manchester station is not known

A line-up of Green Goddess fire engine ready for action in the hanger at RAF Catterick

The firemans kiss (colour litho)
2779992 The firemans kiss (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The firemans kiss. A curious New Years Day tradition in Parisian theatres)

Dockhead Fire Station, No 8 Wolseley Street, Bermondsey, London, 1929. Fire engines parked inside the fire station

The exterior of the Fire Station at Shooters Hill. 1938

Conflagration at Sir C. Prices Wharf, Blackfriars, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Conflagration at Sir C. Prices Wharf, Blackfriars, 1845. The London fire brigade attempting to extinguish a fire...in the warehouses belonging to Sir Charles Price and Co

Quadricycle Hose-Carrier
Merryweathers Quadricycle first-aid hose-carrier, consisting of two tandem bicycles suitably connected, between which was a carriage for fire-brigade implements Date: 1895

Old Fish Street Hill and the Monument to the Great Fire with members of the London Fire Brigade, London, England, 19th century. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

A. G. Male, Brigade Chief of the Irkutsk Volunteer Fire Association, 1909. Creator: A. N. Osetskii
A. G. Male, Brigade Chief of the Irkutsk Volunteer Fire Association, 1909. Relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern Siberia in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Fire Chief A. F. Domishkevich in the Winter Uniform of a Firefighter (With His Wife), 1901. Creator: N. A. Lavrov
Fire Chief A. F. Domishkevich in the Winter Uniform of a Firefighter (With His Wife), 1901. Relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern Siberia in the nineteenth

Fire drill, between c1900 and 1916. Creator: Unknown
Fire drill, between c1900 and 1916

Two young men in civilian suits, 1892. Creator: Bogdanovich
Two young men in civilian suits, 1892. This collection of photographs and documents from the private archive of Sergei Mikhailovich Chashchin relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in

A young man in a military jacket, probably the son of A.F. Domishkevich, late 19th-early 20th cent. Creator: Unknown
A young man in a military jacket, probably the son of A.F. Domishkevich, late 19th cent - early 20th cent. This collection of photographs

Irkutsk Voluntary Fire Society. Community squad and police team, 1894 Creator: R Prorokov
Irkutsk Voluntary Fire Society. Community squad and police team, 1894. This collection of photographs and documents from the private archive of Sergei Mikhailovich Chashchin relates to

A young man in a fireman's uniform (overcoat and hat), late 19th cent - early 20th cent Creator: Shnee
A young man in a fireman's uniform (overcoat and hat), late 19th cent - early 20th cent. This collection of photographs

Firefighter A.F. Domishkevich in uniform, late 19th cent - early 20th cent. Creator: Til Serebrin
Firefighter A.F. Domishkevich in uniform, late 19th cent - early 20th cent. This collection of photographs and documents from the private archive of Sergei Mikhailovich Chashchin relates to

Convoy of the Irkutsk Voluntary Fire Society, 1894. Creator: R Prorokov
Convoy of the Irkutsk Voluntary Fire Society, 1894. This collection of photographs and documents from the private archive of Sergei Mikhailovich Chashchin relates to the establishment of a

Squad of the Irkutsk Voluntary Fire Society, 1894. Creator: R Prorokov
Squad of the Irkutsk Voluntary Fire Society, 1894. This collection of photographs and documents from the private archive of Sergei Mikhailovich Chashchin relates to the establishment of a

Irkutsk Voluntary Fire Society. Society Council, 1894. Creator: R Prorokov
Irkutsk Voluntary Fire Society. Society Council, 1894. This collection of photographs and documents from the private archive of Sergei Mikhailovich Chashchin relates to the establishment of a

Irkutsk police fire brigade. Review of the first part, 1894. Creator: R Prorokov
Irkutsk police fire brigade. Review of the first part, 1894. This collection of photographs and documents from the private archive of Sergei Mikhailovich Chashchin relates to the establishment of a

Irkutsk police fire brigade. Convoy of the second division, 1894. Creator: R Prorokov
Irkutsk police fire brigade. Convoy of the second division, 1894. This collection of photographs and documents from the private archive of Sergei Mikhailovich Chashchin relates to the establishment

Irkutsk police fire brigade. Convoy of the third part, 1894. Creator: R Prorokov
Irkutsk police fire brigade. Convoy of the third part 1894. This collection of photographs and documents from the private archive of Sergei Mikhailovich Chashchin relates to the establishment of a

Irkutsk Voluntary Fire Society. Zeichmester of the society A.I. Andreev... 1894. Creator: R Prorokov
Irkutsk Voluntary Fire Society. Zeichmester of the society A.I. Andreev, member of the council P.N. Verkhovinsky, head of the Society's hunters D.A. Benkogenov, chairman of the society I.F

A young man in a civilian suit, late 19th cent - early 20th cent. Creator: PA Milevskii
A young man in a civilian suit, late 19th cent - early 20th cent. This collection of photographs and documents from the private archive of Sergei Mikhailovich Chashchin relates to the establishment

Irkutsk police fire brigade. Exercise with a rescue sheet and a rescue basket, 1894. Creator: R Prorokov
Irkutsk police fire brigade. Exercise with a rescue sheet and a rescue basket, 1894. This collection of photographs and documents from the private archive of Sergei Mikhailovich Chashchin relates to

Firefighter A.F. Domishkevich in uniform, late 19th cent - early 20th cent. Creator: PA Milevskii
Firefighter A.F. Domishkevich in uniform, late 19th cent - early 20th cent. This collection of photographs and documents from the private archive of Sergei Mikhailovich Chashchin relates to

Irkutsk police fire brigade. Uniform: home uniform, fire-work uniform, dress uniform, 1894. Creator: R Prorokov
Irkutsk police fire brigade. Uniform: home uniform, fire-work uniform, dress uniform, 1894. This collection of photographs

Irkutsk police fire brigade. Steam fire pipe and Arsenal well, 1894. Creator: R Prorokov
Irkutsk police fire brigade. Steam fire pipe and Arsenal well, 1894. This collection of photographs and documents from the private archive of Sergei Mikhailovich Chashchin relates to

Irkutsk police fire brigade. Exercise with tarpaulins, shields, crowbar and hooks, 1894. Creator: R Prorokov
Irkutsk police fire brigade. Exercise with tarpaulins, shields, crowbar and hooks, 1894. This collection of photographs and documents from the private archive of Sergei Mikhailovich Chashchin relates

Irkutsk police fire brigade. Exercise with ladders and hooks, 1894. Creator: R Prorokov
Irkutsk police fire brigade. Exercise with ladders and hooks, 1894. This collection of photographs and documents from the private archive of Sergei Mikhailovich Chashchin relates to the establishment

Irkutsk Voluntary Fire Society. Prayer service on July 8, 1894.... 1894. Creator: R Prorokov
Irkutsk Voluntary Fire Society. Prayer service on July 8, 1894 (the first annual holiday of the society), 1894. This collection of photographs

Teenage Boy in Uniform, late 19th cent - early 20th cent. Creator: IV Bulatov
Teenage Boy in Uniform, late 19th cent - early 20th cent. This collection of photographs and documents from the private archive of Sergei Mikhailovich Chashchin relates to the establishment of a

Young Woman with Two Children, late 19th cent - early 20th cent. Creator: IV Bulatov
Young Woman with Two Children, late 19th cent - early 20th cent. This collection of photographs and documents from the private archive of Sergei Mikhailovich Chashchin relates to the establishment of

Brigade Commander Vladimir Nikolaevich Vodoleev in a Firefighter's Uniform, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Brigade Commander Vladimir Nikolaevich Vodoleev in a Firefighter's Uniform, early 20th century. Relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern Siberia in the nineteenth

The fire brigade of the voluntary fire society near its building on Arsenalnaya Street, 1908. Creator: Unknown
The fire brigade of the voluntary fire society near its building on Arsenalnaya Street, 1908. Relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern Siberia in the nineteenth

Horse-Drawn Departure of a Fire Ladder, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Horse-Drawn Departure of a Fire Ladder, early 20th century. Relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern Siberia in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Steam Machine "Maliutka" of the Irkutsk Fire Association, 1908. Creator: Unknown
Steam Machine "Maliutka" of the Irkutsk Fire Association, 1908. Relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern Siberia in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Fire line in the courtyard of the Irkutsk Voluntary Fire Society, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Fire line in the courtyard of the Irkutsk Voluntary Fire Society, early 20th century. Relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern Siberia in the nineteenth

Orchestra, Created in 1903, of the Volunteer Fire Association, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Orchestra, Created in 1903, of the Volunteer Fire Association, early 20th century. Relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern Siberia in the nineteenth

Fire Chief A. F. Domishkevich Sitting at a Table Set for a Holiday Together with... early 20th cent Creator: Unknown
Fire Chief A. F. Domishkevich Sitting at a Table Set for a Holiday Together with Five Women and Two Men, early 20th century

Pipeline barrel stroke, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Pipeline barrel stroke, early 20th century. Relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern Siberia in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

The International Exhibition: fire-engine presented to Mr. Hodges by...inhabitants of Lambeth, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: fire-engine presented to Mr. Hodges by the inhabitants of Lambeth, 1862. Mr. Hodges is the head of a large and old-established distillery, situated in Pratt-street

The International Exhibition: Merryweather and Son's patent steam fire-engine, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: Merryweather and Son's patent steam fire-engine, 1862. This powerful and well-finished steam fire-engine

The Preston Guild Festival: the Trades Procession doubling at the triumphal arch, London-road, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Preston Guild Festival: the Trades Procession doubling at the triumphal arch, London-road, 1862. The trades...had each their appropriate emblems and banners, and a band

Brigade Commander Ismail Iakovlevich Vakulenko in a Firefighter's Uniform, early 20th century. Relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern Siberia in the nineteenth

Members of the Coventry Volunteer Fire Brigade, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Members of the Coventry Volunteer Fire Brigade, 1862. A movement was set on foot a short time since at Coventry with a view to the establishment of a volunteer fire brigade

Newbridge Road, Hull, Yorkshire, after it was bombed in the Blitz. Firefighters at the scene of a horrendous bombing raid The Hull Blitz was the bombing campaign that targeted the English port city

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"Heroes in Action: The Historic Fire Brigade Chronicles" Step back in time and witness the bravery of the GWR fire brigade at Paddington Station as they take part in a daring drill, circa 1940. Their unwavering dedication to protecting lives and property shines through. The exterior of the Fire Station at Shooters Hill stands tall, an emblem of strength and preparedness from 1938. This historical landmark serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by firefighters throughout history. In 1845, chaos engulfed Sir C. Prices Wharf at Blackfriars, leaving destruction in its wake. A conflagration that tested the mettle of London's fire brigade, their valiant efforts captured forever by an unknown creator. Witnessing a Quadricycle Hose-Carrier zooming through streets is like stepping into a time machine. This ingenious invention revolutionized firefighting techniques and showcased the ingenuity of firefighters from yesteryears. Travel back to Old Fish Street Hill where members of the London Fire Brigade stand proudly beside the Monument to the Great Fire. A snapshot frozen in time from 19th-century England immortalized within Old England: A Pictorial Museum published in 1847. "The Best Friend of Charleston, " depicted lithographically in The History of Our Country (1905), showcases how fire brigades united communities during times when disaster struck with relentless force. Across borders, Berlin's fire brigade displayed their expertise during an exercise for rescuing fire patients within a hospital setting - a testament to Germany's commitment to safeguarding lives even during drills dating back centuries ago. The Altona fire suit takes center stage as German firefighters donned this protective gear during rigorous drills in 1899. Digitally restored reproductions allow us glimpses into these historic practices that shaped modern firefighting protocols. From Kontantinople (now Istanbul) around 1870 comes an image capturing brave Turkish firemen, standing tall amidst the bustling city.