Breathing Collection (#18)

LCC-LFB Breathing apparatus entry control point
At larger fires more detailed entry control procedures were put in force to control the entry, and more importantly, the exit of firefighters in breathing apparatus

LCC-LFB Lambeths emergency tender and crew
A London A class emergency tender with built-in electrical generator, in use from the early 1950s until the 1960s. Showing Lambeth fire stations (D61)

LCC-LFB Southwarks Emergency Tender with lights
Southwarks Emergency Tender with lights. By the mid-1920s emergency tenders were developing into far more than just a carrier of firefighters with breathing apparatus

LCC-LFB Clerkenwell Emergency Tender
Clerkenwells emergency tender with its fire crew in Proto breathing apparatus. Clerkenwell fire station was built in 1870

LCC-LFB Clerkenwells emergency tender
Emergency tender belonging to Clerkenwell fire station. The ET was primarily a means of providing firefighters with breathing apparatus and illumination at incidents

Diagram of a fire brigade respirator

LCC-LFB Daylight Rubber Co fire, Farringdon Road
A major fire at the Daylight Rubber Co warehouse in Farringdon Road required many pumps and a turntable ladder to quell the blaze, involving rubber goods

NFS (London) breathing apparatus training, WW2
NFS firefighters, with instructor, demonstrating a compressed air breathing apparatus set and the Proto oxygen breathing apparatus sets

London (NFS) firefighter in breathing apparatus, WW2
Side view of the Mark IV Proto (oxygen) breathing apparatus set, showing the re-breather bag, mouthpiece, control valves and cooler

Firefighters (NFS London Region) in breathing apparatus
Firefighters wearing Proto Mark IV oxygen breathing apparatus sets, seen here at the Regional Headquarters station, Lambeth, SE1

LCC-LFB emergency tender at Lambeth fire station
Crew of an emergency tender demonstrating the range of equipment it carries including breathing apparatus, hot cutting equipment and a smoke extraction unit

Mine rescue team wearing breathing apparatus
A mine rescue team wearing new breathing apparatus set off into the mine by truck. circa 1911

Men testing breathing apparatus
A group of men testing some breathing apparatus, possibly for diving or for use down a mine. circa 1911

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) buck with doe, calling, breath condensing in cold air at dawn, during rutting season, Leicestershire, England, november

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) juvenile buck, breath condensing in cold air at dawn, during rutting season, Leicestershire, England, november

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) buck, breath condensing in cold air at dawn, during rutting season, Leicestershire, England, november

Fallow Deer (Dama dama) buck, calling, breath condensing in in cold air at dawn, during rutting season, Leicestershire, England, november

Great Diving Beetle (Dytiscus marginalis) larva, at surface of water, Derbyshire, England, july

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus) stag, breath condensing in cold air, during rutting season, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, England, november

Firefighter undergoing ergometer test
Fireman undergoing an ergometer test whilst wearing full gear, including breathing apparatus at Lambeth headquarters

Mantle of a giant clam (Tridacna gigas). The clams mantle tissues contain symbiotic singled- celled dinoflagellate algae (zooxanthellae), which provide it with nutrition and its colour

Lung, X-ray
Lung. Coloured bronchography (X-ray) of a healthy human lung. A contrast medium has been added to show the network of airways (green) in the right lung

Lung alveoli, SEM
Lung alveoli. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of alveoli (air spaces) in the lungs. Blood vessels containing erythrocytes (red blood cells) are also seen

Scuba bubbles
Bubbles underwater. Air bubbles released from the breathing apparatus of a scuba diver. Photographed off Palau Sipadan, Malaysia

Laser measurement of the velocity of a gas stream
MODEL RELEASED. Laser velocity measurement. Technician uses beams from a laser to measure the velocity of air coming from a dummys mouth which is simulating breathing

Breathing research. Medical researcher observing a woman exercising as equipment is used to monitor her breathing. This is a functional diagnostics laboratory in Novosibirsk, Siberia, Russia

Chest pain, conceptual artwork. Man holding his chest in pain. This could represent heartburn, a heart condition (such as angina) or a heart attack

Boys breath condensing in cold air
MODEL RELEASED. Breath condensing in cold air. Boy watching the water vapour in his breath condensing into mist on a cold winters day

Nebuliser use
PROPERTY RELEASED. MODEL RELEASED. Nebuliser use. Nurse placing a nebuliser mask on a senior man

Lung blood vessel, SEM
Lung blood vessel. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of blood vessels around alveoli (air spaces, dark brown) in the lungs. Erythrocytes (red blood cells) are seen in the blood vessel

Girl coughing
MODEL RELEASED. Girl coughing. She is eight years old

Blowing up a balloon
MODEL RELEASED. Blowing up a balloon. 6-year-old boy blowing up a yellow balloon

Hay fever, artwork
Hay fever. Artwork depicting hay fever showing pollen grains (yellow-blue) entering the nasal cavity (right) of a hay fever sufferer. Pollen grains are released when flowering plants reproduce

Oxygen therapy
MODEL RELEASED. Oxygen therapy. Man undergoing oxygen therapy at home. The tube under his nose is providing him with an oxygen-enriched air supply, usually used in cases of respiratory disorders

Resuscitation technique, 19th century
Resuscitation technique, 19th-century artwork. Demonstration of the technique developed in 1892 by the French physician Laborde to resuscitate patients who have stopped breathing

Resuscitation apparatus, 19th century
Resuscitation apparatus, 19th-century artwork. Demonstration of the artificial respiration apparatus of William F. Z. Desant, an inventor who filed several patents in New York, USA, in the 1890s

Lungs, artwork
Artwork of the lungs showing the trachea (windpipe, at top) dividing into two bronchi which lead into each lung. The lungs have multiple lobes and are the organs of breathing (respiration)

Pulmonary lobule, artwork
Pulmonary lobule. Computer artwork of a section through an area of lung tissue. A pulmonary lobule is a unit of lung tissue that includes a bronchiole, alveolar ducts, sacs, and alveoli

Respiratory system, artwork
Artwork of the human respiratory system showing the trachea (windpipe, purple) dividing into two bronchi which lead into each lung (brown)

Mechanics of respiration, artwork
Mechanics of respiration. Cutaway artworks showing the mechanics of breathing in (left) and breathing out (right). Arrows show: the movement of air in and out of the nose

Asthma pathology, artwork
Asthma pathology. Computer artwork showing cross-sections through a normal airway (right) and an asthmatic, constricted airway (left)

Exhalation, artwork
Exhalation. Computer artwork showing exhalation (breathing out). The diaphragm, a muscular sheet between the chest and abdominal cavities, relaxes and moves upwards (red arrows)

Jetman, artwork

Respiratory tract, artwork
Respiratory tract. Computer artwork showing the various stages and structures of the human respiratory tract. Air is drawn in through the oral and/or nasal cavities, and passes down the trachea

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"Breathe: A Journey Through Life's Vitality" In the midst of World War II, on the home front, a woman dons her gas mask, symbolizing resilience and strength amidst adversity. Amidst chaos and destruction, firefighters in action on Eagle Street, London WC1 embody bravery as they battle fierce flames to protect lives and property. A diagram of the lungs and bronchial tubes reminds us of the intricate network that allows every breath we take - a testament to our body's remarkable design. In the pristine Arctic wilderness of Billenfjorden, Pyramiden, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway an arctic fox gracefully inhales crisp air. Its survival depends on adapting to extreme conditions. Underwater wonders unfold as a bottlenose dolphin blows air rings with playful elegance. It showcases nature's ability to create beauty even beneath the surface. Scaling new heights like Hillary and Tenzing on Mount Everest requires not only physical endurance but also mastering controlled breathing at high altitudes – a reminder that breath fuels our dreams. Another underwater marvel unfolds as a bottlenose dolphin blows air bubbles with its mouth open. It exemplifies how creatures find joy in simple acts while reminding us of life's precious moments. At Lambeth fire station stands an enclosed pump from LCC-LFB (London County Council - London Fire Brigade), representing progress in firefighting technology. Breathing innovation into their work ensures better protection for all. Yet fires rage fiercely too; GLC-LFB (Greater London Council - London Fire Brigade) battles one such inferno on Lambeth Road SE11 – showcasing firefighters' unwavering commitment to preserving life amid danger. From brass helmets to cork ones – LCC-LFB marks changeover reflecting evolving safety measures over time. Just like breathing adapts through ages so does our approach towards safeguarding those who serve society selflessly. A diagram depicting heart, lungs, and windpipe reminds us of the interconnectedness within our bodies.