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Acrylic Blox : Members of the Canadian Fire Service join the NFS, WW2
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Members of the Canadian Fire Service join the NFS, WW2
Detachments from the Canadian Fire Service arrive in the UK to supplement National Fire Service numbers. Groups were allocated to the various Fire Regions. Seen here are the Canadian firemen and women who served in London Region No. 5, pictured at the Region Headquarters, Lambeth SE1
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Appliance Arrival Arrive Detachments Headquarters Join Lambeth Region Reinforcements Supplement Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
6"x4" (15x10cm) Acrylic Blox
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Estimated Product Size is 15.2cm x 10.2cm (6" x 4")
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This evocative photograph captures a group of brave Canadian firefighters and women who joined the National Fire Service (NFS) in the United Kingdom during World War II. In response to the intense demand for firefighting resources amidst the bombing raids and other destructive events of the war, detachments from the Canadian Fire Service were sent to supplement the depleted NFS ranks. Pictured here are the Canadian fire personnel who served in London Region No. 5, proudly standing in front of the Region Headquarters in Lambeth, South East London (SE1). The region's headquarters, which also housed the Lambeth Fire Station, was a critical hub for firefighting operations in the area. The Canadian firefighters are seen posing confidently with their engine appliance and transport vehicle, which were essential for responding to emergencies and transporting personnel and equipment. Their uniforms, adorned with the Canadian Fire Service insignia, distinguish them from their British counterparts. The arrival of these Canadian reinforcements was a significant boost to the NFS, enabling them to maintain their vital firefighting operations in the face of the ongoing war. The camaraderie and shared experience between the Canadian and British firefighters no doubt contributed to the collective resilience and determination to protect their communities from the devastating effects of the conflict. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the international cooperation and solidarity that emerged during the darkest days of World War II, as countries united to face the common threat and support each other in their time of need.
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