Firefighter Collection (page 5)

Firefighters at Middlesex Street, Aldgate, E1
Lambeth and Clerkenwell emergency tender crews in Middlesex Street, Aldgate, London E1, on 23 June 1958. They are equipped with breathing apparatus, awaiting orders to enter a burning building

AFS regional training exercise, journey through London
AFS regional training exercise in Norfolk, 10-11 September 1955. Showing vehicles in London, passing Marble Arch en route for their destination

Firefighters in action, Mitcham, Surrey, WW2
Firefighters in action following a flying bomb incident in Western Road, Mitcham, Surrey, where drums of amyl acetate were involved

Station 28, Whitechapel BA pumps crew
Firefighters from Whitechapel fire station posing with their Proto Mark IV oxygen breathing apparatus sets with their open Dennis dual purpose appliance which could carry either an extension ladder

LCC-LFB Islington fire station stables
Islingtons first fire station opened in 1860 in Florence Street. The station pictured here was located in Upper Street, and opened in 1899

Firefighters working at scene of restaurant fire, Biggin Hill, SE London

LCC-LFB Serious office fire, Farringdon Street EC4
Two turntable ladders deployed at an office building fire in Farringdon Street, City of London, 16 November 1934. The top of the turntable ladder on the left is totally engulfed in the swirling black

LFB-AFS convoy and fire exercise
Part of the Civil Defence Corps until it was disbanded in the late 1960s, the Auxiliary Fire Service consisted of volunteer firefighters who would attend a fire station for drill and training

GLC-LFB Junior firemen learning to drive
The Junior firemen scheme in London ran from 1964 until 1969. 16-17 year old boys were put under extended training until they could be enrolled as operational firefighters at 18

LCC-LFB Recruit firemen training at Brigade HQ, SE1
During the 1950s recruit firefighters were trained at the Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth. Here the recruit squad are rescuing by carrying down on the 50 foot wheeled escape ladder pitched to the third

LCC-LFB Interior of Brigade Control Unit
The inside of the control unit and the preparation of the fire ground map, showing the layout of the affected building. It is used for planning the disposition of crews and lines of attack on the fire

Major fire, Smithfield Poultry Market, London
Firemen entering the basement of the major fire in the Smithfield Poultry Market on 23 January 1958 that had already cost the lives of two firemen

Barnet Voluntary Fire Brigade with manual horse pump
The officers and firemen of the Barnet voluntary fire brigade with the manual horse drawn pump fire engine

Barnet Fire Brigade fire crews with appliances outside the fire station

LCC- MFB motorised senior officers car
At the turn of the century motorised transport was making its presence felt in Londons fire brigade, Seen here is Superintendent Cs Egerton

Merryweather horsed steam pump and firewomen
A Merryweather horsed steam pump and firewomen

LCC-LFB in action at warehouse blaze
Two turntable ladders brought into action at a major warehouse fire with an LCC ambulance standing by in the foreground

Blitz in London -- AFS firefighters, WW2
Blitz in London -- a personal photograph, taken by a colleague, of life in the AFS at a sub-station, showing firewomen on the Heavy Unit of Sub-station 67Z

LCC-LFB Vehicle and equipment workshops complex
The Headquarters complex at Lambeth SE1 had extensive vehicle and equipment workshops. Maintenance, repair and restoration work could be undertaken by highly skilled mechanics and craftsmen

Firefighters attempt to right a fallen cart, WW2
Firefighters attempt to right a fallen cart in Clerkenwell Close

Members of the Canadian Fire Service join the NFS, WW2
Detachments from the Canadian Fire Service arrive in the UK to supplement National Fire Service numbers. Groups were allocated to the various Fire Regions

London Fire Brigade fireboat Massey Shaw underway
The Massey Shaw fireboat nearing her berth at Blackfriars on the Victoria Embankment, London

LCC-LFB emergency dam unit and trailer pump, WW2
Emergency water supplies were vital to supplementing the available mains supply for fighting the vast swathe of fires that swept parts of London during the Blitz

Blitz in London -- sub-fire station, Finsbury, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters clearing debris at what was their sub-fire station in Hugh Myddleton Primary School, Finsbury, EC1. The building took a direct hit from a high explosive bomb

Foam applied at oil tank fire, Thames Haven, WW2
Fire crews applying foam to a fire at the Thames Haven oil tank fire, near Thurrock, Essex

Fighting fires at Thames Haven oil tanks, WW2
Fighting fires at Thames Haven oil tanks during the Second World War

Government supplied NFS pump escape and trailer pump
A grey pump escape and trailer pump prior to having its NFS station identification number painted on the side. Seen here at the London Fire Brigade headquarters in Lambeth

LFB firefighters taking a tea break during their attendance at a fire. Date: circa 1950s

LCC-LFB Knightsbridge firemen, Wells Challenge Cup winners for 1913. Front row: R J Nicholas, W H Sheldrick, Sub-Officer H C Griffiths, Station Officer J Smith, T H Coggan, D J O Leary

Trevor Etienne actor from Londons Burning Novemebr 1988

Richard Walsh actor from ITV series "Londons Burning"
Richard Walsh actor from ITV series " Londons Burning" November 1988 DBase

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

WW2 Christmas card, A False Alarm -- a dog in AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) uniform. Date: 1941

Firefighting at Eccleston Place, Victoria, London SW1
Firefighting at the Scripture Gift Mission, Naval & Military Bible Society, Eccleston Place, Victoria, London, on 23 April 1956, where there had also been an explosion

Firefighters in costume for an entertaining evening
Men and women in costume for an entertaining evening at Stoke Newington Fire Station, 17 March 1920. Date: 1920

Salvage operation in Victoria Park Road, East London, WW2
Salvage operation in Victoria Park Road, East London, following a flying bomb explosion, 19 June 1944. Date: 1944

LFB fire appliance on the road, London
An LFB fire appliance on the road, London, 16 April 1955. Date: 1955

Firefighters receiving knots instruction

Blitz in London -- burnt-out incendiary device, WW2
Blitz in London -- incendiary device which burnt itself out on an asphalt roof. Date: 1940s

London Fire Brigade in Victoria Park, East London
London Fire Brigade personnel with horse-drawn and motorised vehicles in Victoria Park, East London. Date: 1902

Engraving of Newshams fire engine, patented in 1725. Date: 1725

Firefighting Marines battle a huge blaze
December 7, 2011 - Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines battle a huge blaze during a pit fuel fires training exercise at the burn pit

Firemen neutralize a fire
May 23, 2007 - Firemen neutralize a fire during a field training exercise at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina

Firefighter carries a charged hose across the flight deck of USS Denver
East China Sea, September 27, 2011 - Aviation Support Equipment Technician carries a charged hose across the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9)

U. S. Marine firefighters stand ready during annual training
July 25, 2011 - U.S. Marine firefighters with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma aircraft rescue and firefighting team stand ready to assist their counterparts from Marine Wing Support Squadron

Hull Maintenance Technician checks an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter
Arabian Sea, February 7, 2012 - Hull Maintenance Technician checks an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter for hot spots during a flight deck recovery drill aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey

Tooting Fire Brigade
27th February 1908: A motorised fire engine leaves Upper Tooting Fire Station, in London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Young fireman in studio photograph
Young fireman, George Budgen, in a studio photograph (A Pickering, Camberwell, London), with his brass helmet resting on a tall table

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"Unsung Heroes: Firefighters Saving Lives, One Rescue at a Time" In the face of danger, a heroic fireman fearlessly rescues a young girl from the clutches of flames, reminding us of their unwavering dedication to protecting lives. Amidst the chaos and destruction, a brave firefighter emerges as a guardian angel, pulling a terrified girl to safety from the raging inferno. After battling tirelessly against roaring flames at St Katherines Dock, these firefighters take a well-deserved tea break - moments of respite amidst their selfless acts of bravery. The London Fire Brigade's annual review showcases firefighters in action with hoses in hand, symbolizing their commitment to safeguarding our communities during emergencies. A team of courageous firefighters works diligently at the scene of a pub fire in SE London, exemplifying their unwavering determination to protect both property and lives. The LCC-LFB fireboat Massey Shaw stands tall on Westminster's waters - an iconic symbol representing the indomitable spirit and resilience of London's firefighting heroes. The Bedford Heavy Unit stationed in NFS (London Region) serves as an emblematic reminder that even during times of war or crisis, firefighters remain steadfast in their duty to protect and serve. With adrenaline pumping through their veins, fearless firefighters spring into action on Eagle Street in London WC1 - ready to combat any blaze that threatens our safety. Chris Reynolds' Victorian fire engine cartoon captures the essence of historical firefighting heroism while paying tribute to those who paved the way for modern-day saviors. During World War II's Blitz era in London, brave firefighters stood by valiantly amid relentless bombings - showcasing unparalleled courage amidst unimaginable chaos and devastation. Amidst wartime turmoil during WWII Blitz attacks on Plymouth’s St Andrews Parish Church.