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NFS (London Region) assault course training exercises, WW2With a dramatic reduction in enemy attacks on London after the Blitz (1940-41) firefighters had to be kept gainfully employed and a high level of fitness and preparedness maintained
NFS London Region lorry driven into basement area, WW2A London Region (NFS) breakdown lorry being used to recover a general purpose lorry from a basement area, either resulting from a crash or being driven into the basement area by accident
NFS London Region lorry driven into basement area, WW2National Fire Service -- a London Region lorry driven into a basement area
NFS (London Region) fireboat on the River Thames, WW2The London Regional River Service and the fireboat attached to the River fire station 1RU at Battersea Bridge
Area map for the National Fire Service in London, WW2Area map for the National Fire Service in London
Horse rescued from basement by NFS breakdown lorryA horse being led to safety after falling into a basement access area of a building in Spa Road, Bermondsey. An NFS London Region fire brigade breakdown lorry was used to lift it
Horse rescued from basement by NFS breakdown lorryAn NFS London Region fire brigade breakdown lorry being used to lift a horse from the basement access area into which it fell, in Spa Road, Bermondsey
NFS (London Region) Southall horse rescue, WW2Firefighters from K2Z Southall fire station area attempting to rescue a horse that fell into a deep, water filled ditch and was unable to get out unaided. Here the horse is reunited with its owner
NFS (London Region) Southall horse rescue, WW2Firefighters from K2Z Southall fire station area attempting to rescue a horse that fell into a deep, water filled ditch and was unable to get out unaided
NFS (London Region) A Bermondsey towing vehicle, WW2A towing vehicle and trailer pump from 38 A 2V, a Bermondsey sub-station located at Paragon School, Searles Road, London SE1. The picture was taken at the Regional Headquarters, Lambeth
LCC London Fire Brigade asbestos protective suitCarried on emergency tenders (ETs) an asbestos suit allowed a firefighter to approach a serious fire at close quarters for the purpose of closing down a control valve or a similar task
NFS (London Region) water relay exercise, WW2The Blitz had shown the vital importance of securing a good water supply and the dire consequences when it failed. NFS London firefighters practised large scale exercises securing a water supply
Head of a turntable ladder (TL) showing the TL monitor and the control handle operated by the firefighter at the top of the ladder
Combined Civil Defence exercise, WW2Civil defence rescue workers carrying a casualty from the exercise site. A policewoman and a nurse are with the rescue team
Combined Civil Defence exercise, WW2Civil defence rescue workers administering first aid to a released casualty from the exercise site. The R on the helmet signifies Rescue team workers and the white helmet is a section leader
Combined Civil Defence exercise, WW2London firefighter wearing Proto breathing apparatus, performing a firemans lift to rescue a casualty during a Combined Civil Defence exercise at Fire Force Area 37
Combined Civil Defence exercise, WW2London firefighters pitching an extension ladder at a simulated disaster site during a Combined Civil Defence exercise at Fire Force Area 37
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
Fireboat tackling fire at Colonial Wharf, East LondonA fireboat tackles a fire at Colonial Wharf, Wapping High Street, East London, 27 September 1935. This was a typical big Thamesside fire of the sort which the London Fire Brigade has tackled for over
MFB fire float and tug with river firemenA Metropolitan Fire Brigade fire float and tug with river firemen. These composite craft were introduced in 1877 by Captain Eyre Massey Shaw, Chief Fire Officer of the MFB
LCC-LFB self-propelled steam fireboatIntroduced in 1912, one of the shallow draft self-propelled vessels which replaced the early fire tugs
Firefighters attempt to right a fallen cart, WW2Firefighters attempt to right a fallen cart in Clerkenwell Close
Home Office Incendiary Bomb Test, WW2Home Office Incendiary Bomb Test -- the bomb sets fire to a house and firefighters attempt to put it out
Home Office Incendiary Bomb Test, WW2Home Office Incendiary Bomb Test -- the bomb sets fire to a house
Home Office Incendiary Bomb Test, WW2Home Office Incendiary Bomb Test
Franklin. E. Smith hose coupling, WW2Firefighters demonstrating the strength of a Franklin.E. Smith hose coupling
Franklin. E. Smith hose coupling, WW2A firefighter demonstrating the strength of a Franklin.E. Smith hose coupling
