Hosepipes Collection (page 2)

Fire at Chinacraft store, Oxford Street, London
LFB firefighters in attendance at the Chinacraft store, 499 Oxford Street, London, on 28 July 1958. A fire had occurred in the basement area. A policeman keeps pedestrians and traffic moving past

Blitz in London -- St Bride Street, WW2
Blitz in London -- St Bride Street, with firefighters at work in a smoky atmosphere

Blitz in London -- gas works, Old Kent Road, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters in action with hoses at a gas works, Old Kent Road, SE London, on 7 September 1940

Blitz in the City of London - Queen Victoria Street, WW2
London firemen at work with hoses in Queen Victoria Street following a bombing raid and incendiary attack, 11 May 1941

Blitz in London -- Holy Trinity Church, Hounslow, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters in action with hosepipes at Holy Trinity Church in High Street, Hounslow, 1 June 1943, viewed through the west door

Blitz in London -- site of Wolfe & Hollander Ltd, WW2
Blitz in London -- the site of Wolfe & Hollander Ltd, bombed on 8 December 1940, with firefighters in action with hosepipes

Fire at 13 Essex Road, Islington Green, N1
Aerial view of LFB firefighters in action at the premises of C F Anderson & Sons Ltd, Timber Merchants, 13 Essex Road, Islington Green, N1, on 13 September 1958

NFS firefighter under-running a fire hose, WW2
A London Region NFS firefighter in an instructional photograph demonstrating the correct method of under-running (which removes the water from inside the hose) prior to rolling the hose up after use

Blitz in London -- Surrey Commercial Docks, WW2
Blitz in London -- No.6 Warehouse, Surrey Commercial Docks, Rotherhithe, 7 September 1940. Fire crews in action with five jets and a turntable ladder

Blitz in London -- burnt out cargo ship, Rotherhithe, WW2
Blitz in London -- a close up of a burnt out cargo ship in the Surrey Commercial Docks, Rotherhithe, SE London. Firefighters continue to damp down hot-spots of fire within the ship

Fire at 13 Essex Road, Islington Green, N1
LFB firefighters in action at the premises of C F Anderson & Sons Ltd, Timber Merchants, 13 Essex Road, Islington Green, N1, on 13 September 1958

Firefighters in breathing apparatus, Oxford Street, London
LFB firefighters in breathing apparatus outside the main entrance to the Chinacraft store, 499 Oxford Street, London, on 28 July 1958. A fire had occurred in the basement area. Date: 1958

Firefighters in action, Waterden Road, London N1, 23 January 1956. The basement windows had been bricked up, which caused delay in reaching the seat of the fire

Firefighters in action, Fanshaw Street, London N1
Firefighters in action with turntable ladders and hosepipes at a building in Fanshaw Street, London N1, 28 February 1956. The fire had gone through the roof before the first appliance arrived

Firefighters in action, Eagle Street, London WC1
Firefighters in action at a fire in Eagle Street, London WC1, 0738 hrs, 9 June 1955. In the initial stages an attempt was made to take a line of hose into the first floor via a loading bay door

Firefighters in action with ladder and hosepipes
Firefighters in action at the scene of a fire with a turntable ladder and hosepipes. Date: circa 1950s

Firefighters training with foam extinguisher
Two firefighters training with a foam extinguisher. Date: circa 1950s

Firefighters at Wansdown Place, London SW6
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at a storage and maintenance works in Wansdown Place, Fulham, London SW6, 31 March 1956. Date: 1956

Fire at Eccleston Place, Victoria, London SW1
The latter stage of a fire 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 at Crabtree Lane, London SW6, 12 September 1956. They are turning over the large quantities of cardboard cartons which constituted the major portion of combustible material stored

Firefighters in action with hosepipes, London
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at a blazing fire, London

Engraving of firefighters in action at a burning building
Engraving of firefighters in action at a fire, operating hosepipes and attempting to rescue a woman from the upper window of a burning building. Date: 1836

Henry Simonis & Co fire appliances, Nuremberg, Germany
Two Henry Simonis & Co fire appliances on a street in Nuremberg, Germany

Firefighters in action, Mitre Wharf, Scrubs Lane, NW10
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at a rubber dump fire, Mitre Wharf, Scrubs Lane, NW10, on 5 June 1958. Date: 1958

Firefighters in action, Victory Place, SE17
Firefighters in action with hosepipes during a fire at a warehouse in Victory Place, Southwark, SE17, on 27 April 1958. Seen here in the main entrance of the building -- two jets had been at work

LFB-AFS Bikini raft fully inflated
LFB-AFS fully inflated Bikini raft, with water being delivered through four hosepipes. The two-man crew are wearing life jackets

Firefighters in action, Miles Street, Vauxhall, SW8
Firefighters in action at the premises of Brunton & Co, lead manufacturers, in Miles Street, Vauxhall, SW8, on 6 March 1957. The first floor and roof were on fire when the first crews arrived

Firefighters in action in Commercial Road, East London
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at business premises, 81/85 Commercial Road, East London, 18 June 1957. The first floor, a large tailors workshop

Annual Review, turntable ladder demonstration, London HQ
LFB Annual Review at HQ, with a turntable ladder demonstration in the training yard. Date: 1957

Firefighters in action with hosepipes, Poplar, East London
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at a fire in Simpsons Road, Poplar, East London, 25 January 1958. Showing the east side of Block D

Gas explosion, Godliman Street, City of London
Results of a gas explosion in Godliman Street, City of London, on 4 August 1939, with firefighters in action with hosepipes. Date: 1939

Three fire engines and crews, Hamburg, Germany
Three fire engines and their crews (Haupt Feuerwache), Hamburg, Germany, with a group of children on the right. Date: 1884

Henry Simonis & Co fire appliance, Nuremberg, Germany
A Henry Simonis & Co fire appliance, parked on a street in Nuremberg, Germany

Three fire engines and crews, Hanover, Germany
Three fire engines and their crews (Automobil-L� zug, Berufs-Feuerwehr-Hannover), Hanover, Germany

Blitz in London -- firefighters in Bermondsey, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters at work with hosepipes at a burning gas main in Long Lane, Bermondsey, 8 March 1941. Date: 1941

Firefighters with fire engine and appliances, WW2
Firefighters (LFB and AFS) with a fire engine at HQ, showing how the various appliances and equipment are stored compactly, 16 July 1940. Date: 1940

Blitz in London -- AFS firefighter on ladder, WW2
Blitz in London -- an AFS firefighter on a ladder with hose attached, in a training exercise at HQ. Date: 1940s

Blitz in London -- firefighters at work, WW2
Blitz in London -- two firefighters at work with a hosepipe. Date: 1940s

Blitz in London -- firefighters in action, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters in action with hosepipes, putting out a fire at the docks following an air raid. Date: 1940s

LFB firefighters in multi-hose display
LFB firefighters in a multi-hose display at headquarters, with pumping machine and vehicle

Scammell pump in Orange Street, London W1, WW2
Scammell 65-gallon pump in operation, supplying water to four hosepipes, at a fire in Orange Street, London W1, 21 September 1942. Date: 1942

Firefighters taking part in a hose training drill
Two firefighters taking part in a hose training drill

LFB firefighter with new motor pump
LFB firefighter at HQ with newly delivered motor pump fitted with a six-cylinder engine, pumping capacity about 930 gallons per minute, 11 April 1938. Date: 1938

Merryweather motor fire engine for Glasgow, rear view showing Hatfield pump

Horse-drawn steamer taking part in special drill
A horse-drawn steamer and crew taking part in a special drill display given at Lambeth HQ for chief officers of provincial fire brigades on 13 October 1937. Seen here are hosepipes in action

Los Angeles Fire Department duplex pump, USA
Los Angeles Fire Department duplex pump in action, California, USA, May 1937. Date: 1937

LFB vehicle with hosepipes folded up inside

Hosepipes folded up inside an LFB vehicle

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During the Blitz in London, hosepipes became a lifeline for firefighters battling the relentless flames that engulfed the city. From St Bride Street to Farringdon Street, these brave men fought valiantly to protect their beloved capital from destruction during World War II. In Nuremberg, Germany, Henry Simonis & Co fire appliances were deployed with precision and expertise. Their powerful hoses unleashed torrents of water onto blazing infernos, quelling the devastation caused by fires that threatened to consume entire neighborhoods. At 298 Old Brompton Road in London SW5, a fierce fire raged uncontrollably. But determined firefighters armed with hosepipes bravely confronted the flames head-on, risking their lives to save others and prevent further destruction. The iconic image of an AFS firefighter perched on a ladder amidst the chaos of war symbolizes resilience and bravery. These heroes scaled great heights to combat fires during the Blitz in London, demonstrating unwavering dedication in protecting their fellow citizens. Hose training drills played a crucial role in preparing firefighters for battle against formidable blazes. Through rigorous practice sessions, they honed their skills and mastered techniques essential for effectively handling hosepipes under intense pressure. Back in Nuremberg, Germany's Henry Simonis & Co fire appliances proved indispensable once again. With unrivaled efficiency and power, they swiftly extinguished fires that threatened homes and livelihoods throughout this historic city. In Orange Street located at London W1 during World War II's tumultuous times stood a Scammell pump ready for action. This robust piece of machinery was instrumental in delivering high-pressure water streams necessary to combat raging infernos threatening countless lives. King George V Dock witnessed two fearless firefighters working together tirelessly as they battled against towering flames consuming East London's waterfront area. Their synchronized efforts showcased both strength and camaraderie amidst adversity. Old Compton Street served as another battleground during the Blitz where AFS firefighters fought relentlessly to save lives and protect the city they held dear.