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Los Angeles Fire Department duplex pump, USALos Angeles Fire Department duplex pump in action, California, USA, May 1937. Date: 1937
Charlotte Fire Department vehicle, North Carolina, USA, August 1935. It was the first enclosed Sedan-type fire appliance in America -- a six-cylinder engine of 160 horsepower with a pumping capacity
American fog gun in operation, WW2An American Hardie fog gun (water hose) in operation, firing a water jet into the air, 8 September 1944. Date: 1944
Bolling Air Force Base, Washington DC, USAEntertaining orphan boys on a DCFD fire department truck at Bolling Air Force Base, Washington DC, on Fathers Day, 18 June 1950. Date: 1950
Blitz in London -- AFS women outside control unit, WW2Blitz in London -- two AFS women outside a control unit, 27 June 1941. Date: 1941
First mobile kitchen donation, WW2The Home Secretary, Herbert Morrison, receiving the keys to the first mobile kitchen from Lord Bennett (Richard Bedford Bennett)
AFS firefighters being served from mobile kitchen, WW2AFS firefighters being served hot meals from a mobile kitchen presented by the Junior Red Cross of Saskatchewan, Canada. Date: 1940s
Interior of a mobile kitchen, WW2Interior of a mobile kitchen, looking towards the rear, 25 August 1941. Date: 1941
Tea break for AFS man and woman, London, WW2Tea break for a man and woman of the AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service), standing by a canteen van in London, Second World War. Date: 1940s
NFS mobile kitchen in operation, WW2An NFS (London Region No 5) mobile kitchen in operation, handing out meals to women in uniform. The vehicle was donated by the Canadian Red Cross. Date: 1940s
Blitz in London - AFS firefighter, WW2Blitz in London - a smiling AFS firefighter, a former Smithfield meat porter named Eddie. Date: 1940s
Two London firefighters awarded George Medal, WW2Two London firefighters awarded the George Medal, 20 September 1941. From left to right: J C Cunningham and H W Mould of Bishopsgate, being congratulated by a colleague after hearing the news
King George VI inspecting firefighters on parade, WW2King George VI visiting the Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, Lambeth. Date: 1940
Three women staff officers, London HQ, WW2Three women staff officers in AFS London uniform, 10 November 1941. They were appointed to London headquarters to work in the recruitment and employment of women in the National Fire Service
Blitz in London -- irefighters sleeping during the day, WW2Blitz in London -- a row of firefighters sleeping during the day after a busy night on duty. Date: 1940s
Lord Mayor of London presenting a cup, WW2The Lord Mayor of London, Sir George Wilkinson, presenting a cup to a firefighter on 28 August 1941. Date: 1941
Firefighter with fire engineA firefighter with a fire engine, leaning over to adjust a lamp. Date: circa 1930s
Two firefighters with fire engineTwo firefighters with a fire engine -- one man sits at the wheel while the other adjusts a lamp. Date: circa 1930s
Enamel sign, emergency water supplyEnamel sign, fire brigade emergency water supply, open water, 4703
Enamel sign pointing to Lambeth Road Fire StationEnamel sign attached to railings, pointing to Lambeth Road Auxiliary Fire Station
LCC-LFB learner drivers on a London streetA picture taken outside the headquarters of the London Fire Brigade in Southwark Bridge Road, SE1, on 14 September 1935, showing a motorised Dennis fire engine with an L-plate on the front
Firefighters operating a Dennis breakdown lorry (commissioned at HQ on 3 April 1936)
NFS recruiting van at OlympiaA National Fire Service recruiting van at Olympia, West London, 14 February 1946, possibly aiming to recruit soldiers returning from the war and visiting to the RAOC (Royal Army Ordnance Corps)
Dennis breakdown lorry, demonstrating wrong methodFirefighters operating a Dennis breakdown lorry (commissioned at HQ on 3 April 1936), demonstrating the wrong method of lifting and towing the front axle
LFB firefighter, manual method of hose layingAn LFB firefighter in brass helmet demonstrating the manual method of hose laying, with the hose in folds over his shoulder
LFB firefighters pulling manual hose cartLFB firefighters at Fire Station D (Floating) pulling a manual hose cart and ladder, August 1938. Date: 1938
LFB vehicle with hosepipes folded up inside
Firefighters in training with various equipment in a drill yard
Firefighters with smoke extractor in drill yardFirefighters with smoke extractor equipment in a drill yard
Hosepipes folded up inside an LFB vehicle
Firefighter with breathing apparatusA firefighter with breathing apparatus, wheeling an oxygen cylinder on a trolley
Dennis fire engine with crewA Dennis fire engine with crew in cork helmets. Date: circa 1930s
Turntable appliance by Merryweather, Blackheath CommonTurntable appliance by Merryweather of Greenwich, seen here being demonstrated on Blackheath Common. It was destined for Rangoon, India. One of the men is Station Officer Edwards
Fireman in brass helmet with two white horsesFireman in a brass helmet with two white horses in harness
Blitz in London -- Howards Timber Yard, Poplar, WW2Blitz in London -- firefighters at work on timber stacks, Howards Timber Yard, Poplar, 21 September 1940. Date: 1940
Blitz in London -- Tottenham Court Road, WW2Blitz in London -- firefighters in action at the scene of a fire in Tottenham Court Road, 24 September 1940. Date: 1940
Blitz in London -- bomb disposal at Charing CrossBlitz in London -- soldiers using a trolley to remove a land mine on Hungerford Railway Bridge, Charing Cross, on 17 April 1941. Date: 1941
Blitz in London -- Merchant Taylors Hall, WW2Blitz in the City of London -- Merchant Taylors Hall, part of the premises of the livery company, dating back to the 14th century, hit by a number of incendiary bombs, 18 September 1940
Blitz in London -- charred remains of a pub, WW2Blitz in London -- the charred remains of a pub, The White Hart in Windmill Street, near Tottenham Court Road, on 30 March 1941. View of the bar from the street door. Date: 1941
Aftermath of high explosive bomb, Blackfriars Road, WW2Aftermath of a high explosive bomb at Blackfriars Road, London, on 24 October 1940. In the background is the train bridge between London Bridge and Waterloo stations
Blitz in London -- the Houses of Parliament, WW2Blitz in London -- the Houses of Parliament on 11 May 1941, with scaffolding, and some bomb damage visible. Date: 1941
Blitz in London -- public shelter, Fieldgate Street, WW2Blitz in London -- men clearing up after a direct hit on a public shelter in Fieldgate Street, East London, on 5 September 1940. Date: 1940
Blitz in London -- St Bride Street, WW2Blitz in London -- St Bride Street, with firefighters at work in a smoky atmosphere. Date: 1940s
Blitz in London -- tobacco factory, Walham Green, WW2Blitz in London -- firefighters in action at the Freeman tobacco factory in Walham Green, SW London, on 20 February 1944. Date: 1944
Queen Elizabeth II inspecting firefighters, LondonVisit of Queen Elizabeth II to the Headquarters of the London Fire Brigade, Lambeth, on 9 June 1977. Date: 1977
Blitz in London -- Blackfriars Goods Depot, WW2Blitz in London -- fire at the Blackfriars Goods Depot on 16 October 1940. Date: 1940
Major fire, Smithfield Poultry Market, LondonA major fire at Smithfield Poultry Market, London, on 23 January 1958 -- firefighters with hosepipes and a Dennis fire engine (rubble from roadworks not connected with fire)
Two firefighters at King George V Dock, East LondonTwo firefighters in action at No.9 Shed, King George V Dock, Port of London Authority, East London (E16), on 29 December 1974 -- a 30-pump fire
