Fire Men Collection

Organist Plays with Fire
While fire rages in Norwich cathedral, the organist plays on... and is found by the firemen half-asphyxiated by the smoke

1st Petrol Fire-Engine
A combination fire-fighting engine, with chemical fire extinguishing apparatus and a fire-escape ladder. This model was the first petrol motor fire-engine in the world

18th century fire engines
Various early fire engines and firefighting equipment from the 18th century Date: 18th century

Glasgow Fire Drill Competition, Scotland
The Springburn team of firemen participating in a fire drill competition in Glasgow, Scotland. circa 1911

Early fire brigade street alarm
Early fire brigade alarm system. Historical artwork of a fireman testing a 19th-century combined telephonic and telegraphic street fire alarm system

Fire Station at Quarriers Homes, Bridge Of Weir
Fire station, fire engine, ladders and uniformed firemen at the Quarriers childrens homes, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire. The cottage homes were opened in 1878 by William Quarrier

Firemen Hosing 1940
Firemen using hoses on the inferno at Eastcheap, London EC, at the height of the Blitz

Clerkenwell Prison explosion
Effects of the explosion at the house of detention, Clerkenwell, seen from within the prison yard: police officers and firemen searching the ruins

Andrews Liver Salt advert with a fireman using them to put out a fire, 1900 Date: 1900

Jumping Sheet Drill - London Fire Brigade Date: circa 1940s

Worton, Wiltshire - WWII - Civilian Fire Fighters and their trailer fire engine! Date: circa 1941

TOZER FIRE PUMP / C. 1870
Tozer Fire-Pump, a portable and extremely useful fire- pump, named after the Chief Officer of the Fire Brigade of the City of Birmingham

Horse drawn fire engine, Trafalgar Square, London
A horse drawn fire engine races past Trafalgar Square, Central London

Canadian Fire Department
Canadian fire services and engine Date: 1950s

Firemen at Chipping Norton Workhouse, Oxfordshire
Firemen stand in a burnt-out section of the Chipping Norton workhouse in Oxfordshire following a fire on 19 March 1911. Sewing machines and cotton reels amongst the debris indicate a sewing room

French Fireman 1850
French firemen - (sapeurs-pomiers) Date: 1850

Military Firemen - Turkish
Turkish Military Firemen in their uniforms

Printemps Store Aflame
Printemps Department Store in flames, Paris

Electric Fire Engine
Merryweathers electrically propelled fire-engine, which enabled 12 men to travel on the vehicle

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

Steam Fire Engine
Canterburys steam fire- engine, built be Messrs Merryweather & sons, of Greenwich

Formula One World Championship
Firemen in their protective clothing. San Marino Grand Prix, Rd4, Imola, San Marino, Italy. 3 May 1981. BEST IMAGE

Fire Engine, London, 1911
3785141 Fire Engine, London, 1911; (add.info.: Fire Engine, London, 1911. Shows fire engine being pulled by two horses. Illustration by Ernest Ibbetson, British artist: 1877-1959.); Lebrecht History

The fire brigade at work on the river (colour litho)
2801140 The fire brigade at work on the river (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fire brigade at work on the river)

Fire Men (coloured engraving)
608790 Fire Men (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fire Men); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

Metropolitan Fire Brigade Station, Adelaide (b / w photo)
2813662 Metropolitan Fire Brigade Station, Adelaide (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Metropolitan Fire Brigade Station, Adelaide)

Leicesters 24 horse power Wolseley motor fire engine, which is believed to be the fastest fire engine in the world. It travels ata speed of 35 miles per hour, and can start at a seconds notice

Petworth Fire Brigade at blackout, July 1939
Pictures of a large group of people outside a small part of Petworth House outbuildings Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N18457

Firemen respond to a house fire in Chislehurst, Kent. A fireman hoses water into the top window of the building. 1939

Pulborough Hospital Parade, showing fire engine and ambulance, August 1934 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N9771

Firefighters in the 1870s
Boston firefighters using a hose against a major fire, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Catching a jumping fire victim, circa 1900
Fire victim jumping from a burning building into firemens life-net, circa 1900. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Spain (19th c. ). Fireman of the royalist volunteers
Spain (19th c.). Fireman of the royalist volunteers of Madrid. Etching. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Anarchist attack in Paris (1892). Etching

Battersea firemen WWII
Battersea firemen keeping pigs during World War II 1939-1945

Firemen spraying ducks

USA, Washington, Seattle, Elliott Bay. Fire rescue boat in Elliott Bay with Safeco Field and Mt. Rainier in background

Whitefriars fire station, London
Motor fire engine outside Whitefriars Fire Station, London, 1904 Date: 1904

Two firemen holding the standards of their companies. Date between 1890 and 1940

DuPage County centennial - Police, firemen... exhibition
DuPage County centennial - Police, firemen...exhibition. Poster shows abstract design of a policeman and a fireman in their characteristic hats. Date 1939

Design for a certificate for the Philadelphia Association fo

Hornsey Fire Brigade, London. Firefighters working on a steam pump appliance

Firemen at work, 1733 (From an old Fire Certificate). Illustration showing firemen on vehicle pumping water through hose onto burning building

Cub Scout cleaning firemens boots, Surrey
A Cub Scout cleaning the boots of firemen near Croydon, Surrey, during Scout Job Week. 1975

Firemen
" From a postcard illustration. " Hi! Hi!". " Date: 1904

Fire at Carlton Hotel, London
Street scene showing The Carlton Hotel in London, which suffered severe damage by fire. The fire brigade have arrived and erected their ladders. circa 1911

Firefighters Congress in Florence
Firefighters Congress in the outskirts Florence, Italy Date: 1893

Rue Royale Fires
Fires are started in parts of Paris, often by petroleuses - women carrying cans of fuel. Firemen fight fires in the fashionable rue Royale, seen as symbolic of the old regime. Date: April- May 1871

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"Guardians of the Flames: A Glimpse into the Heroic World of Firemen" In the 18th century, firemen were like organists playing with fire, bravely battling infernos that threatened their communities. With their trusty companions, the early fire engines, they raced through narrow streets to extinguish flames and save lives. Glasgow Fire Drill Competition in Scotland showcased these fearless men's skills as they competed against each other to demonstrate their agility and precision in combating fires. The deafening sound of an early fire brigade street alarm echoed through cityscapes, alerting everyone to danger. The advent of the first petrol fire-engine revolutionized firefighting techniques. This powerful invention enabled firefighters to respond swiftly and efficiently to emergencies. Even advertisements for Andrews Liver Salt featured brave firefighters endorsing its healing properties after a long day's work. At Quarriers Homes in Bridge Of Weir, a humble yet vital fire station stood tall as a symbol of safety for residents. From there, dedicated firefighters would rush out with hoses in hand during times of crisis - such as during the intense bombings of 1940 when they heroically battled raging blazes. London Fire Brigade honed their skills through rigorous training exercises like the jumping sheet drill. Fearlessly leaping from heights onto life-saving sheets below became second nature for these courageous individuals who risked everything to protect others. During WWII in Worton, Wiltshire, civilian firefighters joined forces with professionals on horse-drawn fire engines stationed at Trafalgar Square in London. Together, they fought relentlessly against relentless enemy attacks on British soil. One relic from history that stands testament to their dedication is the TOZER FIRE PUMP from around 1870 – an iconic piece representing both innovation and bravery within this noble profession. Firemen have always been more than just heroes; they are pillars of strength within our society. Their unwavering commitment ensures our safety, even in the face of danger.