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Fire alam post, Cooks Road, Vauxhall, WW2

Fire alam post, Cooks Road, Vauxhall, WW2


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Fire alam post, Cooks Road, Vauxhall, WW2

Fire alarm post (FA41) protected by sandbags outside the AFS station in Cooks Road, Vauxhall, with an LFB fire engine on the left, around the start of the Second World War. Date: 1939

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Alarm Appliance Austin Auxiliary Bicycle Cooks Fires Protected Protection Sandbag Sandbags Vauxhall Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen


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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, taken around the start of the Second World War, a fire alarm post (FA41) stands proudly outside the Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) station in Cooks Road, Vauxhall, London. Protected by sandbags, the post is a vital symbol of preparedness and defense against the imminent threat of air raids and fires during wartime. The scene is set against the backdrop of the London Fire Brigade (LFB) fire engine on the left, its hoses coiled and ready for action. Firemen in uniform, some with bicycles and others with an Austin fire engine and appliance, are seen working together, ensuring their equipment is in order. The fire station, with its red brick facade, serves as a testament to the tireless efforts of the firefighting community during this period. The 1930s, a decade marked by the looming shadow of war, saw the importance of fire prevention and protection rise to new heights. Fire alarm posts, such as the one in this photograph, were installed throughout the city to alert residents and emergency services of potential fires. The sandbags, a simple yet effective measure, were used to shield the posts from the impact of bombs and other projectiles. As the world braced for the challenges of the 2nd World War, the fire services, including the AFS and LFB, played a crucial role on the home front. Their work was not only about extinguishing fires but also about providing comfort, safety, and hope to the people of London during these trying times. This photograph captures a moment in history, a snapshot of the resilience and determination that defined the spirit of the firefighting community during the wartime era.

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