Couplings Collection

"Connecting the Threads: The Essential Couplings of Fire Brigade Equipment" In the bustling LFB HQ workshops

Couplings Collection: LFB Engineering Workshop - Hose couplings tied

LFB Engineering Workshop - Hose couplings tied Date: circa 1930s

Couplings Collection: Couplings and other equipment

Couplings and other equipment
A pile of couplings and other equipment

LFB Engineering Workshop - Hose couplings tied

Couplings and other equipment
A pile of couplings and other equipment

Couplings Collection: MBW-MFB-London Fire Brigade museum artefact

MBW-MFB-London Fire Brigade museum artefact
MFB rolled leather fire hose with screw couplings. Copper rivets were introduced in around 1819. This type of hose was phased out in the late 1800s

Couplings Collection: Franklin. E. Smith hose coupling, WW2

Franklin. E. Smith hose coupling, WW2
A firefighter demonstrating the strength of a Franklin.E. Smith hose coupling

Couplings Collection: Stocks of fire brigade hose fittings, LFB HQ workshops

Stocks of fire brigade hose fittings, LFB HQ workshops
An assortment of pump collector heads, hose adapters and suction hoses on the floor of the London Fire Brigade workshops at Lambeth

Couplings Collection: Features of fingerprints, artwork

Features of fingerprints, artwork from Dr Henry Fauldss Guide to Finger-print Identification, 1905. Faulds, a Scottish scientist, was an early developer of fingerprint analysis

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"Connecting the Threads: The Essential Couplings of Fire Brigade Equipment" In the bustling LFB HQ workshops, stocks of fire brigade hose fittings are meticulously organized. Every coupling plays a crucial role in ensuring seamless water flow during emergencies. At the heart of it all lies the LFB Engineering Workshop, where skilled hands tie hose couplings with utmost precision. These small but mighty connectors hold immense power to save lives and protect property. Step inside and witness an array and other equipment that form the backbone of firefighting operations. Each coupling tells a story - from battle scars earned on duty to moments frozen in time as museum artifacts at MBW-MFB-London Fire Brigade. Venturing further into the labyrinthine halls, you'll stumble upon the LCC-LFB Vehicle and equipment workshops complex. Here, they can meticulously inspected, repaired, and upgraded to ensure peak performance when called upon. Travel back in time through an NFS training/instructional photo from World War II, capturing brave firefighters utilizing hoses with skillful precision. Among them stands a Franklin E. Smith hose coupling - a symbol of resilience during wartime challenges. These couplings serve as silent heroes bridging gaps between firefighters' efforts and effective water delivery systems. They embody trustworthiness amidst chaos; their reliability is unmatched even under extreme pressure. So next time you see a fire engine rushing by or visit your local fire station, spare a thought for these unsung heroes - those humble yet vital couplings that keep our communities safe day after day.