Emergency Service Collection

Firefighter
MODEL RELEASED. Firefighter in a smoke-filled training room

Fire. Conceptual image of a fire inside a container normally used by fire services to hold water to extinguish fires. This could represent recent controversies surrounding the funding of the fire

Barometers for life-boat stations, 1860
1577524 Barometers for life-boat stations, 1860; (add.info.: Barometers for life-boat stations.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

On October 7 1941 bombs dropped in Rogerstone, Newport, Wales resulting in the loss of 18 lives. Here rescue workers and wardens attend the scene following the air raid by the German Luftwaffe

Fire Engine, London, 1911
3785141 Fire Engine, London, 1911; (add.info.: Fire Engine, London, 1911. Shows fire engine being pulled by two horses. Illustration by Ernest Ibbetson, British artist: 1877-1959.); Lebrecht History

Manchester, United Kingdom, pictures taken during The Blitz in World War Two. Area unknown. Emergency services hosing down a fire in a street

Hull, Yorkshire, during The Blitz. Picture shows the devastation in Buckingham Street, Hull. The Hull Blitz was the bombing campaign that targeted the English port city of Kingston upon Hull by

The Fire Boat - used by The Hull Fire Brigade to put out the city fires by sending in water from a boat in nearby water. The officer in the picture is named as Chief Goodrich, (or Goodich)

Prince Charles seen here during a royal tour of Cleveland. Having a chat with the crew of the Runswick and Staithes lifeboat crew

Firemen fight burning building on 14th St. New York City, 1909 (b / w photo)
5042940 Firemen fight burning building on 14th St. New York City, 1909 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection

Firemen spraying burning building on 14th St. New York City, 1909 (b / w photo)
5042939 Firemen spraying burning building on 14th St. New York City, 1909 (b/w photo) by Bain, George Grantham - Bain News Service (1865-1944); Private Collection

Come On! The Firemen are Coming!, engraved by Geiger, published in Vienna, c
CHT205746 Come On! The Firemen are Coming!, engraved by Geiger, published in Vienna, c.1820 (coloured engraving) by Cajetan, (fl.1820) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Life of a Fireman - Night Alarm, pub. 1854, Currier & Ives (colour litho)
3471071 The Life of a Fireman - Night Alarm, pub. 1854, Currier & Ives (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

A Rescue in Paris, 1886 (oil on canvas)
XRZ195532 A Rescue in Paris, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Alvarez Dumont, Eugenio (1864-1927); 200x300 cm; Musee Crozatier, Le Puy-en-Velay, France; Spanish, out of copyright

Leading firemen Morris, Mobbs and Fireman Colin Benton (right) put on their breathing apparatus. note to editors - it is not clear what Fire Station these men are

A party of rescue workers part of the ARP seen here checking houses damage by blast for trapped residents following a day light air raid on London. 2nd October 1940

National Fire Service workers Mrs E Berry, Miss G Heath and Mrs G Follmen tarring water pipes in Devon during the Second World War. 14th August 1942

Mick the dog, is the Fireman Mascot at Romford Road, East Ham. Mrs Jarman of Leytonstone was sceptical when she read a notice at Broadway Fire Station, Stratford, about Micks Ladder Climbing Act

Sixty wounded soldiers from Roehampton Hospital pay a visit to Northwold Road Fire Station, Stoke Newington. London. They are entertained by The Mount Pleasanteers

The AFS go about their training. World War Two. Hull Yorkshire. Caption suggests they are taking part in one kind of contest

Picture shows Fire Float, Hull, during World War Two. The city of Hull spent more than 1, 000 hours under alert during raids from 19 June 1940 to 1945, with almost 1

Fire Fighters Demonstration in ARP (Air Raid Precaution) in Hull, Yorkshire during World War Two. Large-scale attacks took place on several nights throughout March 1941, resulting in over 200 deaths

Picture shows a policeman on duty in Newport, Wales at the start of World War Two. The man is in full uniform and equipped with his helmet, and gas mask. He has the number 81 on his uniform

Warwick School fire brigade, 13th December 1966

Leicesters 24 horse power Wolseley motor fire engine, which is believed to be the fastest fire engine in the world. It travels ata speed of 35 miles per hour, and can start at a seconds notice

Mountain Rescue Dog Team seen here high on the Cumbrian hills. Circa 1975

The Life of a Fireman - Night Alarm, pub. 1854, Currier & Ives (Colour Lithograph)

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St Davids Lifeboat station at Porthstinan (St Justinans) in Ramsey Sound

Firefighter

The Arrival of the Fire Engine (w / c, pen and ink, pencil and pastel on paper)
XYC229198 The Arrival of the Fire Engine (w/c, pen and ink, pencil and pastel on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 11.4x18.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Felix Faure (1841-99) with the firemen, from Le Petit Journal, 20th February 1898
XIR195531 Felix Faure (1841-99) with the firemen, from Le Petit Journal, 20th February 1898 (coloured engraving) by Meaulle, F.L

A new ambulance, parked outside Sidcup fire station, Kent. 1937

A blackout ambulance receiving a casualty in Dartford, Kent. 1939

Firemen with a water pump, 18th century C016 / 8821
Firemen with a water pump. 18th-century firemen operating a water pump to extinguish a fire in a building. This scene dates from 1733 and is from an old fire certificate

Lighthouse at dusk

Firefighter extinguishing a fire during a training exercise

Solar-powered lightstation. The solar panel (at the top of the lightstation, rectangular) converts the energy of sunlight into electricity to power the light on top of the lightstation

Firefighters extinguishing a fire in a high rise building. The damage from the fire can be seen on the charred balconies at left while the fire continues to burn at centre

Dry powder fire extinguisher. Pressurized cylinder containing a dry chemical powder for use in extinguishing a fire. This extinguisher is suitable for using on electrical fires, flammable liquids

Fire-fighting aeroplane releasing a cargo of coloured powder to show how it extinguishes forest fires. The plane, which is amphibious, lands on a lake or the sea to fill its hold with water

Dusk view of lighthouse, Nova Scotia
Lighthouse at dusk. As the last rays of the Sun tint the horizon, the lighthouse assumes its role in warning shipping of the dangers of nearby rocks

Laboratory destroyed by fire, 1968
Laboratory destroyed by fire. Photographed in 1968, at the National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, UK

Firefighter training
MODEL RELEASED. Firefighter training. Firefighter standing in the window of a training building. These buildings are used to practise search and rescue fire simulations

Fire fighter in a burnt house
Fire fighter searching through the wreckage of a burnt house. Evidence collected from the scene of a fire can help distinguish an accident from arson

Pre-1997 UK CO2 fire extinguisher
Carbon dioxide fire extinguisher. Pressurized canister containing liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) for extinguishing a fire. Since 1997, UK CO2 extinguishers are red with a black label

Police officers patrolling through a pedestrian area

Handcuffed hands
MODEL RELEASED. Handcuffed hands

Police officer
MODEL RELEASED. Police officer on duty holding an electronic megaphone

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"Heroes in Action: Honoring the Bravery Personnel" In times of crisis, these fearless firefighters are the first to respond, battling against the destructive force of fire. From historic events like the devastating bombings in Rogerstone, Newport on October 7, 1941, where 18 lives were tragically lost, to capturing poignant images during The Blitz in Manchester and Hull during World War Two. The fire boat used by The Hull Fire Brigade stands as a symbol of resilience and determination as it bravely combats city fires. Even royalty recognizes their valor; Prince Charles witnessed firsthand their unwavering commitment during a royal tour of Cleveland. Looking back at history reveals the timeless dedication exhibited by firefighters. In a black-and-white photograph from 1909 New York City, we witness them fearlessly fighting flames engulfing buildings on 14th Street. Their heroic efforts continue to inspire generations. Artistic depictions further immortalize their bravery. "Come On. The Firemen are Coming. " engraved by Geiger captures the urgency and heroism associated with emergency service personnel rushing into danger zones. Meanwhile, "The Life of a Fireman - Night Alarm, " published in 1854 by Currier & Ives showcases their tireless vigilance even under cover of darkness. Beyond borders, firefighting knows no bounds when it comes to saving lives. An oil painting titled "A Rescue in Paris" vividly portrays an international scene where these courageous individuals extend their helping hands across oceans. Emergency service personnel embody selflessness and courage that transcends time and place. Let us forever honor these heroes who risk everything for our safety and well-being – true guardians who stand tall amidst chaos.