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GLC-LFB Brigade photographer Dolly GrayThe brigade had three Sub Officers skilled in photography, who attended all fires of special interest, fatal fires and those requiring more than eight pumps to record evidence
LCC-LFB - Safety in the home, fire prevention campaignA photograph from the Brigades fire prevention campaign. The hazards of drying cloths and teatowels over a lit gas cooker are highlighted, showing how this could lead to fires
LCC-LFB - Fire investigation, suspected arson fireThe LFB would gather photographic evidence, wherever possible, as to the probable cause of fire where arson was suspected or proven
LCC-LFB Breathing apparatus entry control pointAt larger fires more detailed entry control procedures were put in force to control the entry, and more importantly, the exit of firefighters in breathing apparatus
LCC-LFB Chief Officers car at Lambeth HQThe Chief Officer lived at fire brigade headquarters, Lambeth SE1. His Wolseley 4/44 staff car was driven by a firefighter to transport him on official visits and to major fires and incidents
LCC-LFB Brigade major control unit at LambethBased at the Brigade Headquarters, with dedicated operational control unit staff who worked there, this unit attended all major fires and incidents
LCC-LFB Brigade major control unit at Lambeth HQControl Unit vehicle based at LFB Headquarters. It had its own dedicated operational staff, and attended all major fires and incidents
LCC-LFB early foam tender at Southwark with crewAn early foam tender at Southwark HQ with crew. The coming of the motor vehicle brought with it the consequent risks involving fires of petroleum
Aftermath of the Crystal Palace fire, South LondonThe aftermath of the Crystal Palace fire on 30th November 1936, showing the remains of a concrete wall, turned into rubble by the fire
Major blaze at waste tyre dump, Mitcham, SurreyEven though WW2 was over, the NFS continued until 1948. The London Region covered the Greater London including Mitcham, Surrey
Home Office-NFS Fire Force control unit, WW2An example of the Home Office fire control units that were issued to the various Fire Force Area headquarters. They were built to a standard design and were the command point at larger fires
NFS (London Region) constructing a water dam, WW2London firefighters constructing a self-assembly emergency dam. These dams were carried on special water units that also towed a trailer pump and could provided a static water supply close to fires
Construction of an EWS dam, Abbey Street, BermondseyEmergency water supplies (EWS) were critical to provide the much needed water to fire crews fighting the fires caused by wartime bombing and, in particular, incendiary attacks
Blitz in London -- Queen Victoria Street and Thames StreetBlitz in London -- the apparent confusion of fire hose as London firefighters try to get to grips with the widespread fires started by enemy bombing attacks
LFB fire Control Unit at Brigade HQ, Lambeth, WW2One of the LCC-LFB fire control units allocated to Brigade and District headquarters which attended major fires during the Second World War
Blitz in London -- LFB Southern Division control unit, WW2Blitz in London -- two men and a woman working side by side in an LFB Southern Division control unit during the Second World War
Blitz in London -- Smith Building, SE1Blitz in London -- the Smith Building was located next to the London Fire Brigade Headquarters on the Albert Embankment, SE1
Blitz on London -- John Lewis, Oxford Street, WW2Blitz on London -- a fire crew extinguishing fires as a result of high explosive and incendiary bombs that fell in the West End area of Oxford Street and Regent Street on 18 September 1940
Blitz on London -- Oxford Street, WW2Fire crews, using radial branches, extinguishing fires in Londons main shopping district of Oxford Street, W1, after high explosive and incendiary bombs caused widespread damage
Two children tend to a fire. The girl kneels down and pokes at the fire with a stick while the boy brings fire wood. the caption reads she poked away with a stick. Date: early 20th century
Fire near Nine Elms, BatterseaCrowds of spectators watch a conflagration near Nine Elms, Battersea, from across the River Thames at Vauxhall Bridge, while a fire engine rushes by to try to help stop the blaze. Date: 1847
Fire on the Westminster Road, LondonSpectators on Waterloo Bridge watching the fire that had broken out on the premises of Messrs. Maudslay and Field, the engineers, in the Westminster Road, London
The Coronation Bonfire on St James Hill, NorwichCoronation Bonfire on St James Hill, Norwich, Norfolk. This was a gift to the local populace from the Lord Mayor of Norwich and stood 30ft high and was 20ft in diameter at its base. 22nd June 1911
Steam Boat Lexington FireAwful Conflagration of the Steam Boat Lexington in Long Island Sound on Monday Evening, January 13th 1840, by which melancholy occurrence, over 100 Persons Perished. Date: January 13th 1840
Communications Palmin 1Roman soldiers passing messages via signal fires
Great Fire of CopenhagenThe Great Fire of Copenhagen, 1795.The fire started Friday June 5th at the old Navy base at Gammelholm in the fleet warehouse. The fire died out on Sunday June 7th. Date: 1795
Tokyo Earthquake, Japan 1923 (5 / 9)Tokyo Earthquake, Japan 1st September 1923 - the earthquake and typhoon killed an estimated 99, 300 people Date: 1923
Tokyo Earthquake, Japan 1923 (6 / 9)Tokyo Earthquake, Japan 1st September 1923 - the earthquake and typhoon killed an estimated 99, 300 people Date: 1923
Burnt-Out CottageThe shell of a burnt-out old stone-built cottage in Kent, England. Date: 1950s
Izmir, Turkey - Great FireFollowing the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in World War I, the Greek Army occupied Izmir, but the Greek expedition towards central Anatolia turned into a disaster for both that country
Commer Fire EngineCommer Fire Chassis B with 30 gallons First Aid Engine and 45 feet Pretoria Escape. Date: 1914
Rue Royale FiresFires are started in parts of Paris, often by petroleuses - women carrying cans of fuel. Firemen fight fires in the fashionable rue Royale, seen as symbolic of the old regime. Date: April- May 1871
Outback Camping SnoozeBushwalkers sleeping off an 18 mile walk in the cool of the evening. Soon camp fires will be lighted and these hungry walkers will have a well- earned meal! Date: 1940s
FIREA hand hovering over a burning flame! Date: 1971
Cycle Race Starting GunAn old man in a peaked cap blows the starting whistle and fires his gun at the start of the Nations Cup cycle race, Scotland. Date: 1980
Woman Firing a RevolverA woman fires a revolver. Lets hope shes not unhinged. Date: 1930s