Firefighter Collection (page 15)

Training from a tower
One 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)

Personal photos
9 polyphotos taken by a Corps member before leaving Canada, two firemen at sites around Ottawa. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters

Pump Drill
Wider 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 Ottawa
One of several government buildings used for meetings about the formation of the volunteer fire force. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters

State Capital Building Ottawa
The State Capital Building, photographed at the time of discussions about the formation of a volunteer Canadian fire force

The CCFF arrive
After two years of negotiations, the first Canadian volunteers arrive in England. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Portsmouth scene (exact city location unknown). The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Personal photos (poly-photos) taken by the men. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Plymouth after a Blitz raid.. 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

Ottawa, Canada - General view. 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

Canadian fire hall (fire station)
One of the fire halls in Ottawa that provided volunteers for the Corps. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Firemen and mechanic with burnt-out car, London
Firemen and a mechanic examining a burnt-out car in Pall Mall, London, 16 April 1936. One fireman (right) wears the old style brass helmet, while the two on the left are wearing the new cork helmet

Group photo, London Fire Brigade, Manchester Square, Winners of the Motor Escape Competition in 1927, 1928 and 1930, runners up in 1929. Six firemen and a trophy with a fire engine behind them

Music cover, The Fire Bell Galop, composed by Charles Blamphin. circa 1860

London Fire Brigade, Manchester Square, London
London Fire Brigade turn-out, Manchester Square, London, with horse-drawn vehicles. circa 1910s

Firefighters in action up a ladder, with smoke pouring out of a window. Date: circa 1960s

Fire from gas explosion on a London street
Fire from a gas explosion on a London street near the Princes Theatre, with a fireman standing nearby. Date: circa 1928

London Fire Brigade, Southwark HQ, London -- Making up and bringing up horses to get away home after District Call at Headquarters. Date: circa 1905

The London Fireman by George Conquest and Arthur Shirley
Promotional postcard for The London Fireman by George Conquest and Arthur Shirley. First produced at the Surrey Theatre, 13th October 1902.The Successful Drama

Firefighters in action at a fire in a merchants yard, Cornwall. Date: circa 1980s

Municipal building and fire department, Munhall, PA, USA
Municipal building and fire department, Munhall, Pennsylvania, USA. Date: 1911

Victorian Scrap, fire brigade in action outside a burning building. circa 1880s

City Hall and fire apparatus, Niles, Ohio, USA. Date: circa 1905

Vehicle with fire chiefs, Denmark
Vehicle containing fire chiefs, Denmark. Date: circa 1915

WW2 Christmas card, London Fire Brigade and Auxiliary Fire Service. Date: 1939

Pride of Hartford fire engine, Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Date: circa 1901

WW2 greetings card, firemen in action
WW2 pop-up greetings card, firemen in action (NFS, National Fire Service). Date: circa 1942

Early fire brigade - hand in hand insurance company
An engraving of men from the Hand in Hand Insurance Company. Before the establishment of regional fire brigades, fires were tackled by insurance companies

Firemen with fire engine and dogs, Surbiton, Surrrey
Firemen with their Shand Mason fire engine and two dogs, Surbiton, Surrrey. One of the dogs is climbing the engines ladder. Date: 1900s

Fireman showing boy how to use a hose
Fireman showing a little boy how to use a hose

Firefighters in action at a fire, Exminster, Devon
Firefighters in action at a fire in Exminster, Devon, surrounded by smoke and debris. Date: circa 1970s

Firefighters in action at a gorse fire

Firefighters in action, Exminster, Devon
Firefighters in action on the roof of a thatched cottage, Exminster, Devon. Date: circa 1970s

Firefighters in action at a farm near Crediton, Devon

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

Woman Firefighter - Taking on traditional male roles
First World War postcard charting womens role in filling many traditionally male jobs. In this case, a female firefighter stands in her uniform, hose at the ready. Date: circa 1916

AFS regional training exercise, Wymondham College
AFS regional training exercise in Norfolk, 10-11 September 1955. Showing the Column Commander briefing the Company Commander

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

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. Date: 1955

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

Fire at 298 Old Brompton Road, London SW5, 25 February 1956. An escape ladder is extended to the second floor, mounted by Sub Officer Temple

Incident in Charlotte Street, London W1
LFB Special Services attending an incident in Charlotte Street, London W1, 6 February 1956. A boy is being supported by a member of the ambulance crew

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

Fire at Floral Hall, Covent Garden, London WC2
Fire at the Floral Hall, Covent Garden, London WC2, 6 April 1956. Exterior view, showing a side of the building with a glass dome above. Date: 1956

Firefighter training with foam extinguisher
Firefighter training with a foam extinguisher, 18 April 1956. Date: 1956

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