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"Heroes in Action

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: Still Alarm, c.1770-1959 (print)

Still Alarm, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673860 Still Alarm, c.1770-1959 (print) by Vandersloot Music Publishing Company (1899-1931); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: Im a Firemans Love, c.1770-1959 (print)

Im a Firemans Love, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673857 Im a Firemans Love, c.1770-1959 (print) by Jerome H. Remick & Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: Re Brigade, Ninth Group (Kubangumi): (Ichimura Kakitsu IV as) Reizaburō the Little Fox (Kogitsune)

Re Brigade, Ninth Group (Kubangumi): (Ichimura Kakitsu IV as) Reizaburō the Little Fox (Kogitsune), 8th month
8599107 Re Brigade, Ninth Group (Kubangumi): (Ichimura Kakitsu IV as) Reizaburō the Little Fox (Kogitsune), 8th month, 1866 (ink and colour on paper) by Kunichika

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: Friendship Quick Step, c.1770-1959 (print)

Friendship Quick Step, c.1770-1959 (print)
3673839 Friendship Quick Step, c.1770-1959 (print) by Firth, Pond & Co. (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: Rainbow

Rainbow
Erkan Camlilar

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: Saffron Walden Firemen 1970. Station Officer Fred Drane

Saffron Walden Firemen 1970. Station Officer Fred Drane

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: Saffron Walden Firemen 1970, Wistin Vella. Billy Vella

Saffron Walden Firemen 1970, Wistin Vella. Billy Vella

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: Firemans Pole Drop at Cambridge Fire Station, 25th October 1964

Firemans Pole Drop at Cambridge Fire Station, 25th October 1964

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: Fire crews, police and ARP wardens help salvage furniture from properties close to

Fire crews, police and ARP wardens help salvage furniture from properties close to Taylors Great Central Depository in St Georges Road, Southwark

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: Firemen dampening down fires in Moseley Street, Birmingham the morning after a heavy

Firemen dampening down fires in Moseley Street, Birmingham the morning after a heavy incendiary raid on the city 26th October 1940

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: Firemen dampen down fires in Wine Street, Bristol which was devastated by high explosive

Firemen dampen down fires in Wine Street, Bristol which was devastated by high explosive and incendiary bombs dropped on the city on the night of 24th/25th November 1940

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: Scenes during the London blitz. 29th December 1940

Scenes during the London blitz. 29th December 1940

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: Clarendon Street, Hull, Yorkshire, after it was bombed in the Blitz

Clarendon Street, Hull, Yorkshire, after it was bombed in the Blitz. A sign to the centre right of the pictures shows Dewhirst Bros. Perhaps this is a family business

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: Moorfields Hospital, City Road, completely flattened after air raid during World War II

Moorfields Hospital, City Road, completely flattened after air raid during World War II. 29th June 1944

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: The Great Fire of London. Personnel and turntable ladders at work on the city fire

The Great Fire of London. Personnel and turntable ladders at work on the city fire - they have a long night ahead of them. 30th December 1940

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: Coventry Fire Brigade at Hales Street, during one of its inspections in 1911 - exactly

Coventry Fire Brigade at Hales Street, during one of its inspections in 1911 - exactly halfway to its centenary. Coventry, West Midlands. 1911

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: George Greenwell carrying hose (right) with Guy Bartholomew Editorial Director of

George Greenwell carrying hose (right) with Guy Bartholomew Editorial Director of the Daily Mirror (Centre) and Station Officer Harding seen here during pump training at London Fire Brigade

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: George Greenwell (right) with Guy Bartholomew Editorial Director of the Daily Mirror

George Greenwell (right) with Guy Bartholomew Editorial Director of the Daily Mirror (Centre) and Station Officer Harding seen here during pump training at London Fire Brigade Headquarters Circa 1940

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: Double Decker Bus completely burnt out, driver Ann Mossman

Double Decker Bus completely burnt out, driver Ann Mossman and all passengers escaped unhurt, Middlesbrough, 24th July 1980

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: More than 30 firemen battled for over an hour to save Redlands the home of Keith Richards

More than 30 firemen battled for over an hour to save Redlands the home of Keith Richards following the outbreak of fire. 31 July 1973

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: Fire at Partick Thisle FC, March 1985. Home Dressing Room. Firhill Stadium, Glasgow

Fire at Partick Thisle FC, March 1985. Home Dressing Room. Firhill Stadium, Glasgow

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: Heres Father Christmas with a difference - in triplicatre and without the beards

Heres Father Christmas with a difference - in triplicatre and without the beards. Instead of arriving by sleigh to climb down the chimney the three Santas are riding high on a 100ft ladder

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: Hundreds of firefighters wer call to to tackle the fire at the four-storey Howards

Hundreds of firefighters wer call to to tackle the fire at the four-storey Howards Furnishing Stores at Clayton Street West, Newcastle

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: Crowds of spectators watch the fire at W E Harkers Furniture shop in Grainger Street

Crowds of spectators watch the fire at W E Harkers Furniture shop in Grainger Street, Newcastle

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: A traditional fire engine from the 1950s

A traditional fire engine from the 1950s

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: The Times, plate I, c1762 (1895)

The Times, plate I, c1762 (1895). A representative of King George III fights a fire (the Seven Years War), which is burning down houses representing Germany and France

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: The first steam fire engine, c1830

The first steam fire engine, c1830. Invented and built by Braithwaite and Ericsson in 1830. Illustration from Story of the British Nation, Volume IV, by Walter Hutchinson, (London, c1920s)

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: Fire Chief A. F. Domishkevich in the Uniform of the Police Fire Brigade, 1895. Creator: VV Degtiarev

Fire Chief A. F. Domishkevich in the Uniform of the Police Fire Brigade, 1895. Creator: VV Degtiarev
Fire Chief A. F. Domishkevich in the Uniform of the Police Fire Brigade, 1895. This collection of photographs and documents from the private archive of Sergei Mikhailovich Chashchin relates to

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: Austria, Vienna, Fire brigrade headquarters

Austria, Vienna, Fire brigrade headquarters

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3673866

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Background imageFire Brigade Collection: The Best Friend of Charleston, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho)

The Best Friend of Charleston, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho)
2657619 The Best Friend of Charleston, from The History of Our Country, published 1905 (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: Exercise for rescuing fire patients in a Berlin hospital, fire brigade, Germany, fire drill

Exercise for rescuing fire patients in a Berlin hospital, fire brigade, Germany, fire drill, historical
1900s, 19th-century, action, activities, activity, aid organisation, aid organisations, aid organization, art work, arts, artwork, artworks, athletic, black, black-and-white, black-white, burn

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: A London fireman in the 1790's. From The Strand Magazine published 1897

A London fireman in the 1790's. From The Strand Magazine published 1897
878597 A London fireman in the 1790's. From The Strand Magazine published 1897. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: St John Gate Fire Brigade: group photo, 1902 (b/w photo)

St John Gate Fire Brigade: group photo, 1902 (b/w photo)
1787293 St John Gate Fire Brigade: group photo, 1902 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageFire Brigade Collection: Vaquero (cowboy) of Spanish California branding a steer, c. 1850 (engraving)

Vaquero (cowboy) of Spanish California branding a steer, c. 1850 (engraving)
7392822 Vaquero (cowboy) of Spanish California branding a steer, c.1850 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Peter Newark Pictures



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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.