Firehouse Collection

LCC-LFB Manchester Square fire station
Manchester Square fire station, Chiltern Street, W1, built 1888, now closed. By 1900 a number of new fire stations were being opened across London: many were substantial and elegant buildings

Firehouse, Nevada City, Nevada County, California, USA
Firehouse, Nevada Hose Co. No. 1 (Nevada County Historical Museum), Nevada City, Nevada County, California, USA. Date: circa 1940s

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Rolf Hillert

Fireman, St Petersburg, early 1900s (b / w photo)
833373 Fireman, St Petersburg, early 1900s (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd; Russian, out of copyright

PHILADELPHIA, c1855. A horsedrawn steam driven water pump on display in front of a firehouse in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Frederick De Bourg Richards, c1855

PHILADELPHIA: FIREHOUSE. Firemen of the Weccacoe Engine Company pulling a fire engine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Drawing by James Fuller Queen, c1857

SAN FRANCISCO: FIREHOUSE. Firefighters and fire engine outside the Engine 15 Firehouse in San Francisco. Photograph by W. Cathcart, 10 April 1894

FIREMEN, c1905. A firemens parade in New York City, c1905

NYC: FIREHOUSE, 1883. The sliding posts just adopted in engine houses of the New York City fire department. Wood engraving, American, 1883

FIRE ENGINE, 1760. A colonial American fire engine in operation. Woodcut from a broadside of 1760

FIREHOUSE: PHOENIX, 1897. Members of the Phoenix, Arizona, volunteer fire department at the station, near City Hall. Photograph, 1897

FIREHOUSE: WASHINGTON, D. C. Fire Engine Company No. 3 on Capitol Hill, Washington, D
FIREHOUSE: WASHINGTON, D.C. Fire Engine Company No. 3 on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. Photograph, c1890

ERIE CANAL, 1825. A fire department float at the Grand Canal Celebration in New York, 4 November 1825

View and plan of the old City Hall of New York, c1700, located on Wall Street and containing courtrooms, a firehouse
NEW YORK: CITY HALL, 1700. View and plan of the old City Hall of New York, c1700, located on Wall Street and containing courtrooms, a firehouse, and a debtors prison. Wood engraving, 19th century

American World War II poster for the Philadelphia Council of Defense, c1942
WORLD WAR II POSTER, c1942. American World War II poster for the Philadelphia Council of Defense, c1942, seeking volunteers for air raid wardens (men and women), auxiliary firemen

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From historic landmarks to brave firefighters, the firehouse has always been a symbol of courage and community. In LCC-LFB Manchester Square fire station, the heart of firefighting beats strong, serving as a beacon of safety in London's bustling streets. Meanwhile, in Firehouse, Nevada City, Nevada County, California, USA, this charming red-brick building stands as a testament to resilience in the face of wildfires that threaten this beautiful region. Travel back in time to St Petersburg's early 1900s with a captivating black and white photo capturing fearless firemen ready to battle blazes. Across the ocean in Lower Manhattan's Liberty Street Fire Station, Ladder Company proudly safeguards one of America's busiest cities. Venturing further along Northern California's scenic North Coast brings us to Eureka where an old firehouse reveals its intricate details - a reminder of past heroics. And at Bodie State Historic Park lies an abandoned fire station adorned with lanterns frozen in time; their flickering light once guided courageous souls on their noble missions. Philadelphia showcases its rich firefighting history with a horsedrawn steam-driven water pump on display from c1855 - an impressive relic that paved the way for modern firefighting techniques. The Weccacoe Engine Company demonstrates their strength and unity as they pull together during emergencies. In San Francisco’s Engine 15 Firehouse we witness firefighters standing tall beside their trusty engine – guardians who bravely protect lives and property amidst towering skyscrapers. A vibrant parade unfolds before our eyes on New York City’s streets circa 1905; these valiant men march proudly through cheering crowds. Delving even deeper into history takes us back to NYC's engine houses adopting sliding posts in 1883 - innovation that revolutionized response times during emergencies. Finally, an awe-inspiring glimpse into colonial American life reveals an operational fire engine from 1760 – proof that bravery knows no bounds, even in the earliest days of our nation.