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American firefighters in London WWIIAmerican soldiers on duty with the London Fire Brigade practice British Fire Fighting techniques including climbing up steel turn table ladder
BristolMembers of the Bristol contingent. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
Portsmouth (exact location unknown). The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
Jumping Sheet Drill - London Fire Brigade Date: circa 1940s
Worton, Wiltshire - WWII - Civilian Fire Fighters and their trailer fire engine! Date: circa 1941
Canadians in SouthamptonThe Southampton contingent of the CCCF who were billeted near the docks at the Apollo Hotel. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters
A CCF crewCrewing a British fire appliance somewhere outside Portsmouth. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
Connecting up a hosepipe during the BlitzFireman, A.R.P men and volunteers move to quickly attach a hose to the nearest pavement hydrant close to a fire caused by the German bombing campaign over the Capital throughout 1940
Military Firemen - TurkishTurkish Military Firemen in their uniforms
PlymouthA typical scene in the Blitzed city of Plymouth. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
Training from a towerOne of the slightly more hazardous aspects of training was from the tower. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
A further selection of personal photographsMembers of the CCFF were able to take photographs as there appeared to be no issue regarding supply of film. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters
CCFF leisure area / mess hut, PortsmouthThe CCFF leisure area / mess hut Portsmouth. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
Fire Chief Huff who was Senior Officer for the CCFF gives a pep talk to some of the Corps members. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters
Firefighting drill open day - known as a Field Day (Open Day) - location unknown. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
Hose Laying Drill. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF) were stationed in England between 1942 and 1945
NFS firewomanMay (Mary) Belbin was a firewoman at Testwood where the Canadians trained. She served refreshments when the service had field days
Aircraft crashCCFF members attending the scene of an aircraft crash somewhere on the south coast. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
Christmas Hospital visitSeveral Corps members visit a local childrens hospital at Christmas. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
Aftermath of a Blitz RaidAll thats left of a home after an air raid on Bristol, the house was completely demolished, just a few items of furniture were visible
New appliancesShowing new appliances issued to the CCFF in Plymouth. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
Fire service campA depot/training area somewhere in the south of England, but exact location unknown. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters
Fire ApplianceA new fire appliance with turntable ladder and pump comes into service. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
Training with hosesDespite their full workload new techniques of fire- fighting were being learnt on the time. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters
Plymouth blitzedOne of the blitz raids on Plymouth, When we arrived we saw the people streaming up the hill to the caves outside the city
Mixed Armed Services gatheringA mixed Armed Service gathering to welcome the CCCF, believed either Portsmouth of Winchester. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters
The welcome partyDignitaries were always on hand to play their part. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
Herbert Morrison (centre) with Fire Chief Huff (left of picture) welcome the Canadians outside Canada House in London mid 1942
Hartley, PlymouthHQ of the Plymouth Contingent at Hartley. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
(insert). The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF) were stationed in England between 1942 and 1945. Date: circa 1942
Portsmouth street scene, exact location unknown, used for training classes and for recording the activities of the CCFF under fire
The new fire station in Plymouth for the Canadians, built by the men themselves with help from special construction gangs
Ladder Drill. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF) were stationed in England between 1942 and 1945. Date: circa 1942
Inspecting a new turntable ladder (this is a Merryweather). The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
Devon, England - a country scene. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF) were stationed in England between 1942 and 1945
Plymouth (exact location unknown). The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
Personal snaps (poly-photos)Personal photographs taken in England 5 snaps showing unexploded bomb, bus with gas supply for fuel and firemen at play. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters
HorseplayThis is some sort of ritual amongst the fire-fighters. Photo caption reads horseplay.. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters
Leisure timeFirefighters off duty in the messing hall.. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
Government office buildingOttawa, Canada - showing a government building in which various meetings took place about sending volunteer firemen to England
Firefighters Messing RoomOne of the messing rooms for the fire-fighters, believe this to be in Plymouth. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
TrainingLadder drill and fire-fighting training on a mocked up building. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
Personal photos9 polyphotos taken by a Corps member before leaving Canada, two firemen at sites around Ottawa. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters
Pump DrillWider shot of Training at Testwood, Southampton, this is for pump drill. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)
Canadian Fire Chief Huff (third from left) watches one of the Canadian firefighters using British equipment. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters
Government Building OttawaOne of several government buildings used for meetings about the formation of the volunteer fire force. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters
The Golden Hind public houseA pub that was popular with the Plymouth contingent of the CCFF, the Golden Hind is still serving the community today. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters
