Fire Collection (page 4)

Blitz in London -- AFS firefighters at work, WW2
Blitz in London -- AFS firefighters at work with hosepipes

Firefighters outside mobile kitchen, WW2
Firefighters enjoying a mug of tea outside a mobile kitchen presented to the National Fire Service by the Order of the Eastern Star, Manitoba, Canada, during the Second World War

SULTANA EXPLOSION, 1865. The explosion of the paddle steamer Sultana on the Mississippi River, 28 April 1865. Contemporary wood engraving

Firefighters climbing wheeled escape ladders
Firefighters demonstrating various lengths of wheeled escape ladders

Italy, Sicily, Mount Etna, activity of the explosive vent on the North side of the Montagnola

1992 French GP
CIRCUIT DE NEVERS MAGNY-COURS, FRANCE - JULY 05: Plumes of flames from Ayrton Senna, McLaren MP4-7A Honda during the French GP at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours on July 05

The Prairie on Fire, 1827. Creator: Alvan Fisher
The Prairie on Fire, 1827. Natty Bumppo creates a firebreak, scene from " The Prairie" by James Fenimore Cooper

USA, California, Lake Elsinore. California poppies covering a hillside. Credit as: Christopher Talbot Frank / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

City of Truro green steam engine

F4U Corsair aircraft and Japanese Nakajima fighter planes in aerial combat
American Vought F4U Corsair aircraft and Japanese Nakajima fighter planes engaged in aerial combat over the Pacific during World War II

London Fire Brigade repair workshop, Lambeth HQ, with a mechanic working on top of a fire appliance

Massey Shaw fireboat in action, River Thames, London
The London Fire Brigades Massey Shaw fireboat in action with hoses spraying, on the River Thames near the Thames Barrier at Woolwich, with firefighters on deck

Fire alam post, Cooks Road, Vauxhall, WW2
Fire alarm post (FA41) protected by sandbags outside the AFS station in Cooks Road, Vauxhall, with an LFB fire engine on the left, around the start of the Second World War

LFB firefighters in multi-hose display
LFB firefighters in a multi-hose display at headquarters, with pumping machine and vehicle

Steam engine with crew, Southgate, North London
Steam-driven fire engine with crew -- SDFB, Southgate District Council fire service. The date on the vehicle is 1894. The driver standing on the appliance is D Gibbons. Third from right is G Walton

Princess Diana, William and Harry meeting firefighters
Princess Diana and her sons, Princes William and Harry, meeting firefighters at the The Blitz Remembered Service at St Pauls Cathedral, London, on 25 October 1990

Fire damage at St Lawrence Jewry, City of London, WW2
Fire damage at the church of St Lawrence Jewry, City of London, during the Blitz, Second World War, 29 December 1940

Firefighters wearing breathing equipment on the street, one of them drinking a mug of tea

AFS recruitment parade, London, WW2
Recruitment parade for the AFS (Auxiliary Fire Service) in a London street during the Second World War

Scene in Shardeloes Road, New Cross, WW2
A panoramic night scene in Shardeloes Road, New Cross, during the Second World War, showing the aftermath of an air raid, 3 November 1944

Firefighting at Eccleston Place, Victoria, London, on 23 April 1956, where there had also been an explosion. Showing men training their hoses on the east face of a building

LFB Dennis F101 appliance with hose ramps
LFB Dennis F101 appliance with brackets fitted to the rear to carry hose ramps

Salvage operation, Petherton Road, London, WW2
Salvage operation, pumping out flooded basements in Petherton Road, North London, on 2 July 1944, during the Second World War

Chest measurement of LFB applicant
An LFB applicant has his chest measured by A D O Packer, commandant of the Training School. The brigade minimum is 36 inches with a two-inch expansion

LFB water relaying drills, Hyde Park, London
LFB water relaying drills taking place in Hyde Park, London, on 12 February 1938, watched by mothers and their children

LCC-LFB learner drivers on a London street
A picture taken outside the headquarters of the London Fire Brigade in Southwark Bridge Road, SE1, on 14 September 1935, showing a motorised Dennis fire engine with an L-plate on the front

Train collision, Maze Hill Station, SE London
Train collision and derailment at Maze Hill Station, SE London, 4 July 1958. Close-up of the point of impact

LFB Dennis dual-purpose pump, Lambeth HQ
Lambeths (D61) pump at its base station, on display in Brigade headquarters drill yard. Side mounted pump outlets together with hose-reel tubing and two hook ladders can be seen

Firefighters at Middlesex Street, Aldgate, E1
Lambeth and Clerkenwell emergency tender crews in Middlesex Street, Aldgate, London E1, on 23 June 1958. They are equipped with breathing apparatus, awaiting orders to enter a burning building

AFS regional training exercise, journey through London
AFS regional training exercise in Norfolk, 10-11 September 1955. Showing vehicles in London, passing Marble Arch en route for their destination

Firefighters in action, Mitcham, Surrey, WW2
Firefighters in action following a flying bomb incident in Western Road, Mitcham, Surrey, where drums of amyl acetate were involved

Cooking sausages on a campfire, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand

CIVIL WAR: NEW MARKET. Young cadets from the Virginia Military Institute fighting for the Confederacy at the Battle of New Market, Virginia, 15 May 1864

NATIVE AMERICAN BARBECUE. Florida Native Americans curing fish and game on a barbecue. Colored engraving, 1591, by Theodor de Bry after a now lost drawing by Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues

GHOST DANCE, c1888. Barbarism Illustrated: The North American Manner. Contemporary depiction of the Ghost Dance, drawn by John Steeple Davis. Wood engraving, c1888

Soviet Katyusha rocket launchers, 1943
Soviet Katyusha rocket launchers, being reloaded by Red Army soldiers in September 1943, during World War II. At this stage in the war

Burning wood

Treating foot corns, satirical artwork

TEXACO ADVERTISEMENT, 1951. American advertisement for Texaco Fire Chief gasoline, 1951

La Joute, the fire fountain by Jean-Paul Riopelle, Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, North America

The Descent of the Holy Ghost, 1495-1505. Creators: Sandro Botticelli
The Descent of the Holy Ghost, 1495-1505

The Wise Virgins Resting Whilst Awaiting the Arrival of The Husband, ca. 1635

Conflagration at Sir C. Prices Wharf, Blackfriars, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Conflagration at Sir C. Prices Wharf, Blackfriars, 1845. The London fire brigade attempting to extinguish a fire...in the warehouses belonging to Sir Charles Price and Co

1992 Spanish GP
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN - MAY 03: Ayrton Senna, McLaren MP4-7A Honda during the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on May 03, 1992 in Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain

USA, Hawaii, Big Island, Volcanoes National Park, Halema uma u Crater

Charging a modern blast furnace, Govan Iron Works, Glasgow, c1880. Artist: WD Scott-Moncrieff
Charging a modern blast furnace, Govan Iron Works, Glasgow, c1880. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York, c1880)

Defeat of the Insurgents by Sir John Colborne at St Eustache, 25 November 1837, (1877). Battle between the British and the French during the Canadian Rebellions of 1837

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"Unleashing the Flames: A Glimpse into the Power and Peril of Fire" Heroic fireman rescuing girl from fire: In a moment of bravery, a fearless firefighter emerges as a guardian angel, saving a young girl from the clutches of an unforgiving inferno. 1985 Monaco GP: Amidst screeching tires and roaring engines, sparks fly as Formula One drivers push their limits on the iconic Circuit de Monaco, igniting a thrilling battle for victory. Gladys Berejiklian RFS Briefing: With unwavering determination, New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian addresses her state's Rural Fire Service (RFS), rallying them to combat raging wildfires that threaten lives and homes. Bomb damage in Brampton Road, Bexleyheath - WW2: Echoes of destruction resonate through time as we witness the aftermath of World War II bombings on Brampton Road in Bexleyheath—a haunting reminder of resilience amidst chaos. Honda VTR 1000 Repsol Fireblade: The sleek silhouette of this fiery motorcycle embodies speed and power—an adrenaline-fueled masterpiece designed to ignite passion in every rider's heart. Firefighters and hoses at LFB annual review - Lambeth HQ LFB150: United against adversity, London firefighters showcase their unwavering commitment during the annual review at Lambeth HQ—heroes armed with hoses ready to extinguish any blaze that comes their way. Mandelbrot fractal - Unveiling Nature's Fiery Artistry: Like flames dancing across infinite dimensions, intricate patterns emerge within this mesmerizing mathematical creation—the Mandelbrot fractal—a testament to nature's remarkable beauty. Bomb damage in Kilgour Road - SE London WW2.