Fire Fighters Collection

Early fire brigade street alarm
Early fire brigade alarm system. Historical artwork of a fireman testing a 19th-century combined telephonic and telegraphic street fire alarm system

American firefighters in London WWII
American soldiers on duty with the London Fire Brigade practice British Fire Fighting techniques including climbing up steel turn table ladder

Bristol
Members of the Bristol contingent. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Portsmouth (exact location unknown). The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Jumping Sheet Drill - London Fire Brigade Date: circa 1940s

Worton, Wiltshire - WWII - Civilian Fire Fighters and their trailer fire engine! Date: circa 1941

Canadians in Southampton
The Southampton contingent of the CCCF who were billeted near the docks at the Apollo Hotel. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters

A CCF crew
Crewing a British fire appliance somewhere outside Portsmouth. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Aircraft drops fire retardant
Israel, Haifa Carmel Mountain Forest, Aircraft dropping fire retardant on a wildfire

Connecting up a hosepipe during the Blitz
Fireman, A.R.P men and volunteers move to quickly attach a hose to the nearest pavement hydrant close to a fire caused by the German bombing campaign over the Capital throughout 1940

Military Firemen - Turkish
Turkish Military Firemen in their uniforms

Shand and Mason's fire engine
5309998 Shand and Mason's fire engine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Shand and Mason's fire engine, used by the London Fire Brigade. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Fire-fighters battle a blaze near Tottenham Court Road, London
5309997 Fire-fighters battle a blaze near Tottenham Court Road, London; (add.info.: Engraving depicting fire-fighters battle a blaze near Tottenham Court Road, London)

Merryweather and Son's improved London brigade fire engine, 1862
7125119 Merryweather and Son's improved London brigade fire engine, 1862; (add.info.: Merryweather and Son's improved London Brigade fire engine, 1862)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: The "Hodge" Steam Fire Engine, 1841 (colour litho)
8665647 Fire-Fighting Appliances: The "Hodge" Steam Fire Engine, 1841 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Lazy-Tongs" Fire-Escape (colour litho)
8665644 Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Lazy-Tongs" Fire-Escape (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Lazy-Tongs" Fire-Escape)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Steam Fire-Engine for Canterbury, 1880 (colour litho)
8665639 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Steam Fire-Engine for Canterbury, 1880 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steam Fire-Engine for Canterbury, 1880)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Chemical Engine, Hand-Drawn, 1878 (colour litho)
8665638 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Chemical Engine, Hand-Drawn, 1878 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chemical Engine, Hand-Drawn, 1878)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Hose and Ladder Carriage, etc, 1880 (colour litho)
8665642 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Hose and Ladder Carriage, etc, 1880 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hose and Ladder Carriage, etc, 1880)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Steam Fire-Float, 1874 (colour litho)
8665636 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Steam Fire-Float, 1874 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steam Fire-Float, 1874)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Hodges" Manual Fire-Engine, 1862 (colour litho)
8665630 Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Hodges" Manual Fire-Engine, 1862 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Hodges" Manual Fire-Engine)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Manual Fire-Engine, Late 18th Century (colour litho)
8665629 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Manual Fire-Engine, Late 18th Century (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manual Fire-Engine, Late 18th Century)

Letter K L N: Korrigan, Kakatoes recalcitrant and Au clair de la lune, Nanterre Fire Department
DUV4204117 Letter K L N: Korrigan, Kakatoes recalcitrant and Au clair de la lune, Nanterre Fire Department, beg 20th century (chromolithograph); 25x17.5 cm; (add.info.: Drolatic album (abecedary)

Wood, the fire escape conductor heroically rescuing a mother and child from the fire in Whitechapel (engraving)
8672747 Wood, the fire escape conductor heroically rescuing a mother and child from the fire in Whitechapel (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wood)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Electric Fire-Engine, 1910 (colour litho)
8665655 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Electric Fire-Engine, 1910 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electric Fire-Engine, 1910)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Motor-Cycle and Side-Car with Manual Fire-Pump, 1910 (colour litho)
8665654 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Motor-Cycle and Side-Car with Manual Fire-Pump, 1910 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Metallic" Manual Fire-Engine for the Fiji Island (colour litho)
8665649 Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Metallic" Manual Fire-Engine for the Fiji Island (colour litho) by English School

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Horse Chemical Engine, 1899 (colour litho)
8665648 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Horse Chemical Engine, 1899 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse Chemical Engine, 1899)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: A Famous Fire-Engine, 1863 (colour litho)
8665640 Fire-Fighting Appliances: A Famous Fire-Engine, 1863 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Famous Fire-Engine, 1863)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Automatic Spraying Helmet in use (colour litho)
8665667 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Automatic Spraying Helmet in use (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Automatic Spraying Helmet in use)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Piano" Type Fire-Engine, 1880 (colour litho)
8665658 Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Piano" Type Fire-Engine, 1880 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Piano" Type Fire-Engine, 1880)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Hand Force-Pump, 1883 (colour litho)
8665645 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Hand Force-Pump, 1883 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hand Force-Pump, 1883)

Merryweather and Son's steam pumper fire engine, 1862
7125118 Merryweather and Son's steam pumper fire engine, 1862; (add.info.: Merryweather and Son's steam pumper fire engine, 1862)

An early fire engine, 1862
7125114 An early fire engine, 1862; (add.info.: Horizontal double-action farm, mansion or factory fire engine. From A Concise History of The International Exhibition of 1862)

Breathing apparatus used by the Vienna Fire Brigade
5310142 Breathing apparatus used by the Vienna Fire Brigade; (add.info.: Engraving depicting breathing apparatus used by the Vienna Fire Brigade. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Members of the London Fire Brigade
5310138 Members of the London Fire Brigade; (add.info.: Engraving depicting members of the London Fire Brigade using the newly introduced fire-ladder truck)

A Merryweather & Sons fire engine
5309999 A Merryweather & Sons fire engine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Merryweather & Sons fire engine. This would be drawn to the scene of a fire by four horses)

Letter N: Nanterre Fire Department, beg 20th century (chromolithograph)
DUV4204125 Letter N: Nanterre Fire Department, beg 20th century (chromolithograph); 25x17.5 cm; (add.info.: Drolatic album (abecedary). Series number 4 in Albums-chromo on canvas

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Motor-Cycle "First-Aid" Fire-Fighting Outfit (colour litho)
8665673 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Motor-Cycle "First-Aid" Fire-Fighting Outfit (colour litho) by English School

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Hand "Fire-Suds" Machine in use (colour litho)
8665663 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Hand "Fire-Suds" Machine in use (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Quick-Hitch" Harness, about 1881 (colour litho)
8665643 Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Quick-Hitch" Harness, about 1881 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Quick-Hitch" Harness)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Hand-Drawn Hose-Carriage and Reel, 1873 (colour litho)
8665635 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Hand-Drawn Hose-Carriage and Reel, 1873 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hand-Drawn Hose-Carriage and Reel, 1873)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Tozer" Fire-Pump, about 1870 (colour litho)
8665631 Fire-Fighting Appliances: "Tozer" Fire-Pump, about 1870 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Tozer" Fire-Pump, about 1870)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: 17th Century Fire Apparatus (colour litho)
8665625 Fire-Fighting Appliances: 17th Century Fire Apparatus (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 17th Century Fire Apparatus)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Six-Wheeled Motor Fire-Engine with "Hatfield" Pump (colour litho)
8665668 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Six-Wheeled Motor Fire-Engine with "Hatfield" Pump (colour litho) by English School

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Smoke-Helmets in use (colour litho)
8665664 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Smoke-Helmets in use (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smoke-Helmets in use)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Line-Throwing Gun in use (colour litho)
8665662 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Line-Throwing Gun in use (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Line-Throwing Gun in use)

Fire-Fighting Appliances: Operating a Large Jet (colour litho)
8665659 Fire-Fighting Appliances: Operating a Large Jet (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Operating a Large Jet)

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Firefighters have always been the unsung heroes of our society, fearlessly battling against the destructive force of fire. From the early days of fire brigades to modern-day firefighting techniques, their bravery and dedication remain unmatched. In the bustling streets of yesteryears, an early fire brigade street alarm would sound, alerting these valiant individuals to rush towards danger without hesitation. Even during World War II, American firefighters found themselves in London, standing shoulder to shoulder with their British counterparts as they fought fires caused by devastating bombings. The city of Bristol also witnessed the unwavering commitment of firefighters who risked their lives to protect its residents from raging infernos. Similarly, in Portsmouth (exact location unknown), brave souls selflessly battled flames that threatened homes and lives. Training was paramount for these courageous men and women. The jumping sheet drill conducted by the London Fire Brigade prepared them for daring rescues from towering heights. In Worton, Wiltshire during WWII, civilian firefighters stepped up to join forces with professionals in a united front against destruction. Not limited to just one nation's efforts alone, even Canadian firefighters made their mark in Southampton when duty called. An awe-inspiring sight unfolded as aircraft dropped fire retardant substances onto blazing landscapes below - a testament to human ingenuity combating nature's fury. Amidst chaos and devastation during the Blitz era, connecting up a hosepipe became second nature for these fearless warriors as they tirelessly worked together to extinguish flames threatening livelihoods and historical landmarks alike. Fire knows no boundaries or borders; it affects all nations equally. Turkish military firemen exemplified this truth as they stood firm against formidable blazes that engulfed their homeland. The Plymouth too bore witness to heroic acts performed by those who pledged their lives to protect others' safety. Firefighters are not mere mortals; they are extraordinary beings whose courage shines through adversity like a beacon amidst darkness.