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GLC-LFB - Experimental mini-pump fire engineBased on a Ford Transit, the London Fire Brigade trialled a series of mini or first-strike fire engines. Seen here is a transit which carried a crew of four, 100 gallons (450 litres) of water
GLC-LFB - Dual purpose pump-escape fire engineThe 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
GLC-LFB - Dual purpose pump fire engineThe 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
East Ham Fire Brigade applianceAn Appliance new to East Ham Fire Brigade in March 1963 (source: HCB file 831 - registration WHV 383); it was Londons P232
GLC-LFB - Former Croydon Brigade pump fire engineThe 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
GLC-LFB - Former County Brigade pump fire engineThe 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
GLC-LFB - Dual purpose pump escape fire engineThe 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
LCC-LFB - Junior firemen training schemeThe Junior Firemen was created in the latter days of the London County Council. Boys aged 16 to 17 were eligible to join the scheme
GLC-LFB - Ford Cortina staff car at Lambeth HQThe 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
Fire brigade manual fire pump (museum exhibit)An example of the type of manual fire engine that would have been pulled to the scene of a fire. These were unlikely to be used by the Insurance brigades
Fire brigade horse drawn manual fire pumpA horse drawn manual fire pump typical of those used by the London Fire Engine Establishment (1833) and in the Metropolitan Fire Brigade before the widespread introduction of horse drawn steam engines
Wheeled escape ladder and line / hose boxA wheeled escape ladder which would have been pushed to the scene of a fire rather than being carried on an escape-cart
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 - A lowered theatre safety curtainA safety curtain is a fire safety precaution used in large proscenium arch theatres. It is usually a heavy fibreglass or iron curtain located immediately behind the proscenium arch
GLC-LFB - Fire at the Grocers Hall, City of LondonA major fire at the Grocers Hall in the City of London. Firefighters work from a slated roof, attacking the fire through a hole made in the slates
Fire uniform heat tests at Lambeth HQDemonstration of the Teled Noflam Protective Suit at Brigade HQ, 29 November 1965
GLC-LFB - Timber yard fire, BarkingFirefighters in action with hoses at a fire in a timber yard in the London Borough of Barking, East London
GLC-LFB - Dormitory of the new Barbican fire stationOpened in 1965, the Barbican fire station replaced the former Redcross Street and Bishopsgate fire stations. Seen here is the new purpose built dormitory
