Hoses Collection (page 6)

Fire at 13 Essex Road, Islington Green, N1
Aerial view of LFB firefighters in action at the premises of C F Anderson & Sons Ltd, Timber Merchants, 13 Essex Road, Islington Green, N1, on 13 September 1958

Fire crews attend the aftermath of a plane crash at Heathrow Airport

Firefighters at scene of shop fire in Oxford Street
Firefighters working at scene of shop fire, New Look store in Oxford Street, Central London

Scene of fire at commercial premises, Barking
Scene of fire at commercial premises, Kingsbridge Road, Barking, Essex

Firefighters at scene of fire, Langley Park School

Firefighters at scene of fire, Chesterfield Way, SE15
Firefighters at scene of fire, Chesterfield Way, Peckham, London SE15

Firefighters dealing with a fire at St Silas Vicarage, SE15
Firefighters dealing with a fire at St Silas Vicarage, Inverton Road, Peckham, London SE15. Showing a hydraulic platform in action

Firefighters at scene of fire, Stockwell Road, Brixton
Firefighters at the scene of a fire in Stockwell Road, Brixton, SW London

Training volunteers of an industrial works
Industrial works fire brigade firefighters being instructed in the use of a hose line and the correct method of controlling a branch (jet of water)

GLC-LFB - Fire at the Grocers Hall, City of London
A major fire at the Grocers Hall in the City of London. Firefighters work from a slated roof, attacking the fire through a hole made in the slates

LCC-LFB Dennis hose laying lorry
The hose laying lorry from Lee Green fire station pictured at Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth SE1. The hose laying lorry carried one mile of 3.5 inch hose that could be laid out from the lorry as it

LCC-LFB Massey Shaw fireboat, Blackfriars, London
Tied up at her Blackfriars moorings, the Massey Shaw fireboat gives a demonstration of her fire power from her Merryweather pumps

LCC-LFB fireboat Gamma II with monitor in use at drill
The counter-weighted monitor of a London Fire Brigade fireboat in use whilst the fireboat is moored near Hungerford Bridge on the River Thames

LFB fireboat Beta II at Cherry Garden Pier
LCC-LFB fireboat Beta II (the sister craft to fireboat Beta) moored off its fire station at Cherry Garden Pier, Rotherhithe, SE London

LCC-LFB fireboats using monitors on the Thames, WW2
Auxiliary and regular firefighters getting monitors and jets of water to work from fireboats and a Thames barge near Westminster Bridge, adjacent to the Houses of Parliament

LCC-LFB firefighters in Proto breathing apparatus
London firefighters in Proto breathing apparatus, exiting from a fire in a building

London Salvage Corps and LFB at the scene of a fire. The salvage workers can be identified by their black Braidwood style helmet

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

NFS firefighter under-running a fire hose, WW2
A London Region NFS firefighter in an instructional photograph demonstrating the correct method of under-running (which removes the water from inside the hose) prior to rolling the hose up after use

Blitz in London -- Surrey Commercial Docks, WW2
Blitz in London -- No.6 Warehouse, Surrey Commercial Docks, Rotherhithe, 7 September 1940. Fire crews in action with five jets and a turntable ladder

Blitz in London -- burnt out cargo ship, Rotherhithe, WW2
Blitz in London -- a close up of a burnt out cargo ship in the Surrey Commercial Docks, Rotherhithe, SE London. Firefighters continue to damp down hot-spots of fire within the ship

Broadwater Farm Riots - London Fire Brigade
London Fire Brigade responding to fires caused by the rioting in the Broadwater Farm Estate, Tottenham, North London, on 6th October 1985

Blitz on London -- Oxford Street, WW2
Fire crews, using radial branches, extinguishing fires in Londons main shopping district of Oxford Street, W1, after high explosive and incendiary bombs caused widespread damage

Firemen and children with 1927 Dennis fire engine
Firemen, a policeman and two children with a 1927 Dennis fire engine. Some of the men are also wearing historic uniforms and helmets. Date: circa 1960s

Big City fire at a warehouse on Queen Victoria Street, London - Evening light. - St. Pauls Cathedral can be seen in the background - 28th June 1939 1939

London Fire Brigade, Southwark HQ, London -- Making up and bringing up horses to get away home after District Call at Headquarters. Date: circa 1905

Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory - Fire Drill by Officers
Officers at Aylesbury Inebriate Reformatory carry out a fire drill. Fire hoses lie on the ground. Date: 1908

Firefighters in action at a fire in a merchants yard, Cornwall. Date: circa 1980s

WW2 Christmas card, London Fire Brigade and Auxiliary Fire Service. Date: 1939

Fireman showing boy how to use a hose
Fireman showing a little boy how to use a hose

Firefighters in action at a fire, Exminster, Devon
Firefighters in action at a fire in Exminster, Devon, surrounded by smoke and debris. Date: circa 1970s

Firefighters in action at a gorse fire

Firefighters in action at a farm near Crediton, Devon

Boy scouts practising firefighting, Egypt
Boy scouts practising their firefighting skills, Egypt

Fire at 13 Essex Road, Islington Green, N1
LFB firefighters in action at the premises of C F Anderson & Sons Ltd, Timber Merchants, 13 Essex Road, Islington Green, N1, on 13 September 1958

Firefighters in breathing apparatus, Oxford Street, London
LFB firefighters in breathing apparatus outside the main entrance to the Chinacraft store, 499 Oxford Street, London, on 28 July 1958. A fire had occurred in the basement area. Date: 1958

Firefighters in action, Waterden Road, London N1, 23 January 1956. The basement windows had been bricked up, which caused delay in reaching the seat of the fire

Firefighters in action, Fanshaw Street, London N1
Firefighters in action with turntable ladders and hosepipes at a building in Fanshaw Street, London N1, 28 February 1956. The fire had gone through the roof before the first appliance arrived

Firefighters in action, Eagle Street, London WC1
Firefighters in action at a fire in Eagle Street, London WC1, 0738 hrs, 9 June 1955. In the initial stages an attempt was made to take a line of hose into the first floor via a loading bay door

Firefighters in action with ladder and hosepipes
Firefighters in action at the scene of a fire with a turntable ladder and hosepipes. Date: circa 1950s

Firefighters training with foam extinguisher
Two firefighters training with a foam extinguisher. Date: circa 1950s

Firefighters at Wansdown Place, London SW6
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at a storage and maintenance works in Wansdown Place, Fulham, London SW6, 31 March 1956. Date: 1956

Fire at Eccleston Place, Victoria, London SW1
The latter stage of a fire at the Scripture Gift Mission, Naval & Military Bible Society, Eccleston Place, Victoria, London, on 23 April 1956, where there had also been an explosion

Firefighters at Crabtree Lane, London SW6, 12 September 1956. They are turning over the large quantities of cardboard cartons which constituted the major portion of combustible material stored

Firefighters in action with hosepipes, London
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at a blazing fire, London

Engraving of firefighters in action at a burning building
Engraving of firefighters in action at a fire, operating hosepipes and attempting to rescue a woman from the upper window of a burning building. Date: 1836

Henry Simonis & Co fire appliances, Nuremberg, Germany
Two Henry Simonis & Co fire appliances on a street in Nuremberg, Germany

Firefighters in action, Mitre Wharf, Scrubs Lane, NW10
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at a rubber dump fire, Mitre Wharf, Scrubs Lane, NW10, on 5 June 1958. Date: 1958

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"Hoses: Lifelines of Firefighters and Guardians of London's Safety" In the world of firefighting, they can not just mere tools but lifelines that connect brave firefighters to their mission. As we delve into the LFB annual review, we witness the unwavering dedication of these heroes as they battle infernos with their trusty hoses. Reminiscing on historical events, one cannot forget the heroic efforts during the Blitz in London. St Bride Street and Farringdon Street bear witness to how hoses played a pivotal role in extinguishing flames that threatened to engulf our beloved city during World War II. Even Tower Bridge succumbs to its own challenges under scorching summer heat, causing jams that test both patience and resilience. Yet amidst this chaos, hoses stand tall as firefighters combat any blaze that dares threaten our iconic landmark. Beyond British borders, at Henry Simonis & Co fire appliance in Nuremberg, Germany, hoses unite international firefighting forces against raging fires. The language barrier fades away as these essential tools bridge gaps between nations for a common cause – protecting lives and property. Closer to home in London SW5 at 298 Old Brompton Road or Wandsworth Road in Clapham SW8, devastating fires remind us why well-maintained they can crucial assets for our local communities. They become symbols of hope amidst destruction as skilled firefighters employ them tirelessly to save what can be salvaged. Butlers Wharf stands testament to another fierce battle fought by LCC-LFB Warehouse fire crews who valiantly tackled roaring flames threatening Bermondsey's heart. Their courage echoes through history alongside those who faced adversity during IRA bombings at Westminster's Houses of Parliament – where courageous firefighters relied on their trusted hoses while protecting democracy itself. Throughout time, emergency tenders from GLC-LFB appliance fleet have stood ready with powerful hose systems capable of quenching even the most relentless blazes.