Emergency Services Collection (page 18)

Female firefighters pose with their commandant for a photograph before leaving their National Fire Service (NFS) a N.F.S. Training School in the South West of England

Fire crews tackling a blaze following an air raid, at Taylors Great Central Depository in St Georges Road, Southwark, on 31st January 1941

Members of the National Fire Service (NFS ) and heavy rescue help lift and clear rubble from a block of Chelsea flats, which received a direct hit during the previous nights air raid on the city

Fire crews, police and ARP wardens help salvage furniture from properties close to Taylors Great Central Depository in St Georges Road, Southwark

Young siblings Michael Briggs (aged 2) and older sister Christine (3) received toys when they visited an exhibition of toys held at Oxford Street, central London. Their father, C.J

The youngest and oldest fireman in No. 36. Fire Force area met at Loughton fire station
The youngest and oldest fireman in No.36. Fire Force area met at Loughton fire station on the day that Fireman Richard Salter, aged 71, of Albert Road, Buckhurst Hill, went into retirement

Girls of the National Fire Service (NFS) undergo physical training during a PT display at Wembley during the second World War. 20th October 1942

Children from Stoke Newington bring their broken toys to Leading Fireman Herbert Rogers for repairs. He is known to them as the " Teddy Bear Doctor"

Firemen and pumps in St Pauls Cathedral church yard, London, attempting to save the cathedral from fire as incendiary bombs are dropped in their thousands by the Luftwaffe on the City of London 29th

Odeon usherettes at Leicester Square in central London are ready for anything in fire fighting after having formed their own fire fighting squad

British Fifth Army at Anzio Bridhead during the Second World War. Despite having to attend fires day and night on the bridgehead at Anzio, Italy

View of the damage to to Mark Street, Cardiff following an air raid by bombers German Luftwaffe on the city on 29th April 1941

Female Air Raid Precaution wardens on duty during an invasion exercise in South Wales during the Second world War. 1940

View of the damage to Ben Evans devastated shop at Wind Street, Swansea following an air raid by bombers German Luftwaffe on the city on 16th February 1943

The 350, 000 gallon Emergency Water Supply tank in Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, from which the Liverpool corporation are removing 150 tons of rubble thrown in by children. 26th September 1943

ARP exercise in Reading during the Second World War in preparation for re-acting to German air raids on the city. Picture shows" A " casualty" awaitng attention during the training

Rescuing a casualty. A series of realistic exercises were carried out at the A. R. P
Rescuing a casualty. A series of realistic exercises were carried out at the A.R.P. station at Anthony Road School, Alum Rock, Birmingham

Fire Float Practice. Members of the Birmingham Auxiliary Fire Service Naval Detachment seen here exercising on their 70 foot Fire Float, a converted narrow boat 19th October 1939

Firemen attend to a roaring blaze at a house on Tilehurst Road, London after it was struck by German incendiary bombs during the blitz in World War Two. Circa September 1940

Miss Muriel Haddesley, former England cricketer, county golfer and hockey player is shown here teaching physical training to girls of the National Fire Service (NFS) in Greenwich Park

The National Fire Service womens fitness training course at the Regional Reserve Training Station in Tandridge, Surrey. Picture shows

Firemen fighting fires in Cheapside, London, started by incendiary bombs dropped in their thousands by the Luftwaffe on the City of London 29th December 1940

Auxiliary fire engines and pumps outside St Pauls Cathedral, London, as the fire brigade fight the fires started by incendiary bombs dropped by the Luftwaffe on the night of the 29th December 1940

Flames rage through St Lawrence Jewry. Sparks and embers from here set the Guildhall ablaze. It fell victim to the fires caused by German incendiary bombs dropped on the city of London on the night

Salvage workers pick through the burnt out remains of Londons Guildhall the morning after the Second Great Fire of London

Firefighters clear fire appliances, hoses and ladders buried under debris at Carreras Tobacco Company. City Road, London. Two firemen were killed and several others injured. 30th December 1940

Fire appliances, hoses and ladders buried under debris at Carreras Tobacco Company. City Road, London. Two firemen were killed and several others injured. 30th December 1940

Firefighters tackle a blaze in a Timber Yard in Camberwell, London. The fire was started by a German incendiary bomb dropped on the city during an air raid on the 8th - 9th December 1940

Fireman training commando style. World War Two. Picture taken 7th October 1942

Women of Leningrads fire fighting service keep watch over their city during the Second World War. January 1943

Mr T. M. Watson, Chief Constable of Wallsall (wearing mac), leading his men in to the gas van during the Gas Drills at Walsall Fire station in preparation for a real attack. 29th October 1936

Firewoman Betty Goodacre, 36 Area Artist with the National Fire Service (NFS) sketching at a lull period fire. 20th March 1945

Members of the new London Fire Force swing orchestra, all firemen who have been out in the London blitz, get together for a practice at their station at Albert Embankment

Because Ilford fire-women who are competing in a tug-o -war tournament in Walthamstow on Whit Monday have no team with which to practise

Fire women of the National Fire Service using a hose during training exercises inn the Second World War. 21st March 1944

London Fire Service Agility Team training during the Second world War. The Swallow. 2nd July 1942

Firemen fight a fire at Marshall & Snellgroves department store, New Street, Birmingham, caused by an incendiary bomb dropped during an air raid on the city. 25th October 1940

Firemen dampen down and rescue squads search the shattered remains of John Bright Street, Birmingham, following a heavy air raid on the city. 20th November 1940

Firemen dampen down the shattered remains of John Bright Street, Birmingham, following a heavy air raid on the city. 20th November 1940

At the London Region Fire Control Room, Battle headquarters of the National Fire Service. In the fight against the Luftwaffes attacks on London

Working on two shifts in the twenty four hours, the entire Fire Brigade at a large Ministry of Supply factory in the South of England are assembling rifles instead of idly waiting for the fire alarm

The National Fire Service Drill given before the Allied Defence Ministers at the Regional Headquarters, Lambeth. Pictured, agility teams giving demonstrations. 17th June 1942

The King has approved the institution of flags for the National Fire Service and the Civil Defence (general) Services. The National Fire Service flag is quarterly blue and red

National Fire Service (NFS) in their own church within the fire station at St Johns College, Highbury, North London. Picture taken 19th March 1944

New Surrey training camp for part time fire fighters. New Parliamentary Secretary of Food talks to Fire Force cooks before taking up his new job

Firemen dampen down fires in Merchants Road, Bristol which was devastated by high explosive and incendiary bombs dropped on the city on the night of 24th/25th November 1940

Fireman at a sub station in London, after it was hit in The Blitz of World War Two. They wrestle with a vehicle, trying to move it

Civil Defence stand down in Hyde Park, London. Driver Teer, of B 13 Tottenham fire Force, giving his fire engine a last minute polish as they wait in the rain for the march past

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"Heroes of the Sea: Honoring the Courageous Emergency Services" The crew of the Barry lifeboat, Arthur and Blanche Harris, exemplifying bravery in the face of danger. Frederick Batten and Eric Fry aboard the former Longhope lifeboat T. G. B ON962, ready to save lives at a moment's notice. Ken Bean and Ieuan Bateman from Fishguard and Goodwick Lifeboat, dedicated to protecting those at sea. Lifeboat Station in Selsey, West Sussex - a beacon of hope for sailors in distress. RAF Sea King Helicopter swoops down on Crinkle Crags to rescue an injured walker with assistance from mountain rescue teams. Early fire brigade street alarm - a historic symbol of rapid response during emergencies. Carving a wake through winter grey waters of Bristol Channel; emergency services always prepared for maritime crises. Witnessing the naming ceremony of Barry Dock's new lifeboat, Arthur and Blanche Harris - celebrating their lifesaving capabilities. Cyclone Tracy destruction leaves devastation behind; emergency services work tirelessly to restore normalcy amidst chaos (When Will the Birds Return?, 1975). Tynemouth Lifeboat Dinghy manned by Trevor Fryer showcases unwavering dedication to safeguarding coastal communities. The vigilant crew keeps watch during exercises on Barry lifeboat in Bristol Channel – honing skills that could save countless lives. In times of crisis or perilous situations, these brave men and women selflessly put themselves on the line as part of our esteemed emergency services network across land and sea alike.