Tenders Collection

LFCDA-LFB Fire Rescue tenders
The 1990s saw a new breed of fire rescue tenders, large and small, introduced into the London Fire Brigade. The heavy rescue unit carried a comprehensive range of cutting and spreading equipment

GLC-LFB appliance fleet -- Emergency Tender
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

GLC-LFB appliance fleet -- a foam tender
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

LCC-LFB general purpose lorry
A general purpose lorry, manufactured by Dennis of Guildford

Tenders moored on the quayside in Looe, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, Europe

LFCDA-LFB Heavy fire Rescue tenders
The 1990s saw a new breed of fire rescue tenders, large and small, introduced into the London Fire Brigade. The heavy rescue unit carried a comprehensive range of cutting and spreading equipment

LFCDA-LFB Fire Rescue tenders
The 1990s saw a new breed of fire rescue tenders, large and small, introduced into the London Fire Brigade. The heavy rescue unit carried a comprehensive range of cutting and spreading equipment

LCC-LFB - North Kensington fire station
The firefighters from North Kensington fire station, Faraday Road, W10, pose on the station forecourt on their pump escape and pump

GLC-LFB Foam Tender
A foam tender, with a fixed monitor, attached to East Ham fire station in East London

LFB Engineering Workshop - Vehicle repairs

GLC-LFB Warehouse fire, Herring Street, London
A serious warehouse fire in riverside wharfs and a turntable ladder at work in the distance. In the foreground salvage tenders from the London Salvage Corps are in attendance to mitigate damage

LCC-LFB foam carrier and foam equipment
The foam carrier (lorry) and pump-escape from station 71 Battersea demonstrating the foam making capability of front-line fire engines

Mutiny at the Nore
MUTINY AT THE NORE Richard Parker, President of the Committee of Delegates, tenders the sailors grievances to Vice- Admiral Buckner, on the Sandwich

United States Navy Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk
Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk, a ship-board float-plane scout, for operation from capital ships with catapults, or seaplane tenders with launch and recovery apparatus. Date: circa 1945

Cut-Out Designs for a Steam Locomotive and Tender, c. 1880 (colour litho)
1123857 Cut-Out Designs for a Steam Locomotive and Tender, c.1880 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

HRH the Duke of Edinburgh at Liverpool, Jottings on the Mersey (engraving)
1053148 HRH the Duke of Edinburgh at Liverpool, Jottings on the Mersey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HRH the Duke of Edinburgh at Liverpool)

Blenkinsops Rack Locomotive, c. 1814 (engraving)
1219465 Blenkinsops Rack Locomotive, c. 1814 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Blenkinsop (1783A- 1831); ); The Stapleton Collection; English

The Canadian Troops Arrive in Britain. As the troops came ashore they all chanted " Hey hey, the gangs all here!" and shouted " thank you

Blenkinsops Rack Locomotive, c. 1814 (b/w engraving)

GLC-LFB Dennis emergency rescue tender
The word Rescue was added to the sides of the London Fire Brigades fleet of emergency tenders, and ETs became known as ERTs (Emergency rescue tenders)

West Ham Fire Brigade, Plaistow fire station and steamer
Plaistow fire station and steamer, belonging to West Ham Fire Brigade. Located to the east of the London Fire Brigade district, West Ham contained four fire stations of which Plaistow was one

Painted photograph by F Moore showing a 4-2-2 steam locomotive of the Great Northern Railway (GNR). F Moore was the collective name of a studio of artists operating in the first two decades of

Volunteer firefighters help the war effort in London, WW2
With a Heavy Unit donated by a private company, volunteer firefighters are greeted by a VIP and congratulated for their contribution to the War Effort

LCC-LFB first emergency tender crew, Clerkenwell
It was more a dedicated breathing apparatus fire engine but is deemed to be the forerunner of the emergency tenders. This fire engine also had a petrol engine generator to supply the electric

LCC-LFB Southwarks Emergency Tender and crew
Southwarks Emergency Tender and crew. By the 1920s emergency tenders were developing into far more that just a carrier of firefighters with breathing apparatus and lighting at incidents

NFS (London) towing unit and trailer pump, WW2
A unit from Lewisham Sub-station (37 F 2 Y) at Lewisham Bridge School, Elmira Street. SE London attending a training exercise in the locality

LFB Engineering Workshop - Vehicle repairs Date: circa 1950s

Source Size = 3753 x 5017
H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH AT LIVERPOOL, JOTTINGS ON THE MERSEY 1. Banks near Eastham. 2. Eastham. 3. Birkenhead Warehouses and Water Tower (Hydraulic). 4. New Ferry. 5. New Brighton Sands, &c. 6

Brochure for Societe Zodiac dirigibles captifs spheriques
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Chapel on board the prison hulk Warrior at Woolwich. This hulk held 600 and was an intermediate confinement between an ordinary gaol or transportation

Prison Hulks: Warder watching prisoners in the washroom on board convict hulk Warrior at Woolwich. This hulk held 600 and was an intermediate confinement between an ordinary gaol or transportation

Prison Hulks: Warder watching prisoners entering their ward on board convict hulk Warrior at Woolwich. This hulk held 600

Prison Hulks: Convict hulk Warrior at Woolwich. This hulk held 600 and was an intermediate confinement between an ordinary gaol or transportation

The Election. The Polling - Plate II of series of four. Old soldier tenders oath but is challenged by advocate as, having lost right hand, cannot lay it on book

Prison Ships (Hulks or Tenders) in the Thames off the Tower of London: also used to hold men newly press-ganged into the Royal Navy. Hulks were usually old naval (London, 1805). Aquatint

LCC-LFB Braidwood style motorised pump at Southwark
An example of the Braidwood style fire engine at the London Fire Brigade headquarters, Southwark SE1

Dennis emergency tender

Firefighters in Emergency Tender, Southwark HQ
Two firefighters in breathing equipment inside an Emergency Tender at Southwark Headquarters, London

Metropolitan Fire Brigade car
A Metropolitan Fire Brigade car. This 10-12hp car chassis was purchased in 1903 and converted in Brigade workshops to run as a first aid and firefighting tender

Firefighters with one of the first emergency tenders
Firefighters and a van with their equipment laid out. Four of the firefighters are wearing proto-breathing apparatus. In 1929 the Brigade introduced the first enclosed emergency tender to respond to

GLC-LFB appliance fleet -- hose laying lorry
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade

LCC-LFB Lambeths emergency tender and crew
A London A class emergency tender with built-in electrical generator, in use from the early 1950s until the 1960s. Showing Lambeth fire stations (D61)

LCC-LFB two Dennis tenders
Two Dennis tenders of the London Fire Brigade

LCC-LFB Southwarks Emergency Tender with lights
Southwarks Emergency Tender with lights. By the mid-1920s emergency tenders were developing into far more than just a carrier of firefighters with breathing apparatus

LCC-LFB early foam tender at Southwark with crew
An early foam tender at Southwark HQ with crew. The coming of the motor vehicle brought with it the consequent risks involving fires of petroleum

LCC-LFB live rescue drill, by a line, at Southwark HQ
A fireman is being lowered by a line from a building at Southwark HQ during practice rescues. In the foreground is an example of a first aid 12 horsepower

LCC-LFB Clerkenwell Emergency Tender
Clerkenwells emergency tender with its fire crew in Proto breathing apparatus. Clerkenwell fire station was built in 1870

LCC-LFB Clerkenwells emergency tender
Emergency tender belonging to Clerkenwell fire station. The ET was primarily a means of providing firefighters with breathing apparatus and illumination at incidents

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"Tenders: The Unsung Heroes of Emergency Response" From the bustling streets of London to the serene quayside in Looe, Cornwall, tenders stand as silent guardians ready to tackle any crisis. These versatile vehicles play a vital role in fire and rescue operations across Europe. In the heart of London, the LFCDA-LFB Fire Rescue they can a force to be reckoned with. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and manned by highly skilled firefighters, these heavy-duty machines are prepared for any emergency that comes their way. Joining them in the GLC-LFB appliance fleet is an Emergency Tender, always on standby to provide immediate assistance when time is of the essence. With lightning-fast response times and a myriad of life-saving equipment onboard, this tender ensures that no one is left behind during critical moments. Another member of the GLC-LFB fleet is a foam tender - an indispensable asset when dealing with hazardous materials or large-scale fires. Its ability to smother flames swiftly makes it an invaluable tool in protecting lives and property from devastation. But tenders aren't limited solely to firefighting duties; they also serve various purposes beyond emergencies. Take for instance the LCC-LFB general purpose lorry stationed at North Kensington fire station. This multi-functional vehicle aids in transporting essential supplies and equipment while supporting day-to-day operations seamlessly. Away from urban landscapes lies picturesque Looe where tenders moor along its quayside like steadfast sentinels. Nestled against stunning coastal scenery, these vessels symbolize resilience even amidst tranquil surroundings – ever-ready for action should disaster strike unexpectedly. No matter their location or specific designation, all tenders share one common goal: safeguarding communities from harm's way. They epitomize dedication and bravery as they navigate treacherous terrains or rush through city streets with sirens blaring – answering every call for help without hesitation.