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LCC-LFB - Junior firemen training scheme
The Junior Firemen was created in the latter days of the London County Council. Boys aged 16 to 17 were eligible to join the scheme, and subject to passing the training became firemen on their 18th birthday. Part of their training course was to attend a one month outward bound school in the UK. Here junior firemen have to negotiate the high wall at one of the outward bound schools
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Media ID 7640743
© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
1960 Attend Birthday Bound Climb Climbing Council Course Courses Eligible Fitness Join Junior Month Negotiate Obstacle Outward Passing Physical Scheme Schools Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Bring the rich history of the London Fire Brigade to your home with our exquisite Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from the Mary Evans Picture Library, showcases the Junior Firemen training scheme in action. Taken in the latter days of the London County Council, it captures the determination and courage of young firefighters-in-training. Each print is meticulously produced using premium materials and techniques, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to your decor. Elevate your space with a piece of London's firefighting heritage.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the determination and grit of young firemen-in-training with the London County Council's (LCC) Junior Firemen Scheme in the 1960s. Established towards the end of the LCC era, this program welcomed boys aged 16 to 17 who were eligible to join and, upon successful completion of the training course, became full-fledged firemen upon turning 18. An integral part of their rigorous training regimen was a one-month stay at an outward bound school within the United Kingdom. Here, in this image, we see a group of junior firemen attempting to navigate the high wall, a formidable obstacle designed to test their physical fitness and problem-solving abilities. The outward bound schools provided these young men with valuable skills in teamwork, communication, and resilience, which would serve them well in their future careers as firefighters with the London Fire Brigade. The Junior Firemen Scheme was a testament to the commitment of the London County Council to prepare the next generation of firefighters for the demanding and essential role they would play in protecting their community. The photograph, taken in the late 1960s, encapsulates the spirit of camaraderie, perseverance, and dedication that defined the training experience for these young men.
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