Images Dated 1965 May

GLC-LFB - Ford Cortina staff car at Lambeth HQ

The GLC-LFB was created on 1st April 1965. A series of pictures was commissioned, photographing each type of fire engine and other vehicle either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade. The Ford Cortina staff car was stationed at Lambeth HQ and would have taken senior officers to emergency incidents as well as transport them on their official duties. The removable flashing beacon is visible on the car's roof

© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library

GLC-LFB - Dual purpose water-tender fire engine

The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade. The Dennis fire engine seen here came into London from the Surrey Fire Brigade, Surrey's fire engines did not carry the 50 foot wheeled escape ladder, but a 45 foot extension ladder (as shown). These fire engines were converted to carry wheeled escapes until the escape ladders were decommissioned in the mid-1980s. 13.5 metre (45 foot) extension ladders were reintroduced across the Brigade

© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library