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LCC-LFB-AFS training -- tying a knot
The Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) was created in 1938 to supplement the regular London Fire Brigade. Some 21, 000 volunteer firefighters would be recruited, all of whom had to undergo 60 hours basic training. Here AFS firemen are undergoing Knots and Lines training. All firemen were expected to be able to tie up to 24 different knots, in both daylight and in the dark. Here, Section Leader Leppard demonstrates the correct method of tying a knot, watched by four trainees
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Media ID 7641605
© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
Auxiliary Basic Knot Knots Ladder Lines Practice Practise Practising Recruit Recruited Recruits Rope Section Volunteer Firefighter Firefighters Fireman Firemen
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Bring a piece of history into your home with our stunning photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, titled "LCC-LFB-AFS training -- tying a knot," showcases the camaraderie and dedication of the London Fire Brigade's Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) volunteers during their training in 1938. With 21,000 volunteers joining forces to supplement the regular fire brigade, this photograph is a testament to their unwavering commitment to protecting their community. Add character and conversation to any room with this beautifully printed piece, professionally crafted to bring out the intricate details and vivid colors of this iconic moment in history.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.2cm (10" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, London Fire Brigade's Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) trainees focus intently on their instructor as he demonstrates the intricacies of knot-tying. Established in 1938, the AFS was a vital supplement to the regular London Fire Brigade, with over 21,000 volunteer firefighters recruited to support the city's firefighting efforts during World War II. These volunteers underwent a rigorous 60-hour basic training program, which included mastering up to 24 different knots, both day and night. Section Leader Leppard, dressed in his AFS uniform, expertly ties a knot as his four trainees look on, their expressions a mix of concentration and determination. The trainees, also in uniform, hold ropes and ladders, ready to practice the skill they are learning. The photograph captures a moment of focused instruction, as the future firefighters prepare to put their newfound knowledge into practice. The 1930s were a pivotal decade for the London Fire Brigade, with the AFS playing a crucial role in the city's firefighting efforts during a time of great change and uncertainty. This photograph offers a glimpse into the training regimen that prepared these volunteers for the challenges they would face in the years to come.
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