Fire Engine Collection (#8)

FIRE ENGINE, c1853. Fire engine no. 38, of New York City. Wood engraving, American, c1853

FIRE ENGINE, c1853. Fire engine of the Hope Hose Company of Philadelphia at the Crystal Palace Exhibition in New York, c1853. Contemporary American wood engraving

FIREFIGHTING, c1834. An American hand-pulled fire engine dating from c1834. Engraving, English, 1885, digitally colored by Granger, NYC -- All rights reserved

FIRE ESCAPE, 1884. A woman escaping from a burning building using a portable friction fire escape. American invention, 1884. Engraving, English, 1885

FIRE ESCAPE, 1791. A movable balcony fire escape in England, 1791. Engraving, English, 1885

FIREFIGHTING, 1882. An American invention for a horse-powered fire engine and pump. Engraving, English, 1885

FIREFIGHTING, 1860. A series of fire engines and a water tower fighting a fire. American invention, c1860. Engraving, English, 1885

FIREFIGHTING, c1725. A hand-pulled fire engine dating from c1725. Engraving, English, 1885

FIREFIGHTERs WAGON. An early fire wagon, possibly of French construction, used in the Middle East. Photograph, mid-19th century

FIRE ENGINE. Model of New York Citys first fire engine, which was hand-drawn, c. 1725

FIREFIGHTING, 1809. Citizens supplying a fire engine with water from a pump, New York, c1809

FIRE ENGINE, 1760. A colonial American fire engine in operation. Woodcut from a broadside of 1760

FIREHOUSE: WASHINGTON, D. C. Fire Engine Company No. 3 on Capitol Hill, Washington, D
FIREHOUSE: WASHINGTON, D.C. Fire Engine Company No. 3 on Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C. Photograph, c1890

Father and son holding fire hose, smiling

ERIE CANAL: OPENING, 1825. A fire company float at the Grand Canal Celebration in New York, 4 November 1825

Street Fire
6th June 1910: Horse drawn fire engines attend to a fire in Fore Street, London. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Theatre Fire
circa 1900: The Grand Theatre in Islington, London, with a fire crew still in attendance after a fire gutted the building. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Ladder Truck
June 1907: A combination auto chemical ladder truck and horse wagon by Chac Ponkins & Co, designed to fight fires. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Racing To The Blaze
circa 1910: A horse drawn fire engine races to the scene of a blaze. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

CJ6 2241 Land Rover, Fire engine
Land Rover, Fire engine, Land Rover Parade, Goodwood Revival 2015, 4x4, Defender, Dunsfold collection, four by four, Goodwood, Goodwood Revival, Goodwood Revival 2015, Green Pea, Land Rover

Fire in city danger zone. A district fire call was circulated when a fire broke out at a large building on Farringdon street, London, the city danger zone. 16 November 1934

Firemen fight fire at London church. A hundred firemen with twenty engines were called to fight a serious blaze at St Davids Church is Westbourne Road, Islington

A London Fire Brigade display in Lambeth, London. Firemen use extension ladders to gain access and hose the upper floor windows of a tall building during the demonstration. 1939

Fire fighting motor cycle A motor cycle equipped with fire fighting apparatus suitable for a small town or extensive estate. This machine was on view at the New York motor show 1 February 1926

Sidcups new and old fire engines side by side 19 April 1937
Sidcups new and old fire engines side by side.. 19 April 1937

The Firebrigade dealing with a house fire at, Caerthillian, Station Road, Sidcup, Kent. 1937

The fire brigade deal with a fire at the Shaws Hairdresser on the high street in Sidcup, Kent. 1938

Firemen tend to a fire at Alma house on Old Farm Avenue in Sidcup, Kent. 1938

Fireman for a day Bernard Meaden, aged 10, of Bromley, Kent, has a thrill in his young life when dressed in a real firemans helmet he was permitted to stand on a fire engine and ring the bell

The fire brigade dealing with a fire at the garage on Halfway Street, Sidcup, Kent. 22 September 1938

Lullingstone Castle fire. A false alarm. The fire crew stand for their photo. 1937

Air Ambulance attending road traffic accident in icy weather, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, England, December

Silsbys Fire Engine, equipped with Hollys Patent Pump. Line engraving, American, c1870
FIRE ENGINE, c1870. Silsbys Fire Engine, equipped with Hollys Patent Pump. Line engraving, American, c1870

Country Fire Authority firemen putting out grass fire, Langley, Victoria, Australia, February

Postcard of the Ludlow Fire Department. ca. 1914, Ludlow Fire Department. Photo by McManus, Ludlow

A Five Wheel Fire Engine
New York, New York: 1913 A NYC Fire Department five wheel fire engine

CJ3 3291 Fire Engine Control Panel
This is the pump control panel of the Glenwood Springs Fire Engine 72. Resplendent with chrome knobs, dials and levers

Merryweather steam fire engine, 1880s C017 / 6903
Merryweather steam fire engine, 19th-century artwork. This is one of the steam fire engines produced by the British company Merryweather and Sons

Hydraulics and Hydrostatics C017 / 3436
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of devices that utilise the sciences of hydraulics and hydrostatics. Shown are 2 types of diving bell and a fire engine

Fire engine attending a house fire C016 / 5337
Fire engine attending a house fire at night. The fire, thought to have started in a bedroom, spread to the roof of the terraced property. Photographed in Norwich, UK

Electric fire-fighting vehicle, 1893 C013 / 9129
Electric fire-fighting vehicle, 19th-century artwork. Artwork from the 12th volume (second period of 1893) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree

Firefighters during the American Revolution. Lithograph, 1876
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS. Firefighters during the American Revolution. Lithograph, 1876

CIVIL WAR: RICHMOND, 1865. Fire Engine No. 3 in along the road in Richmond, Virginia. Photograph, 1865

FIRE ENGINE, 1769. Fire engine used in Pennsylvania. Wood engraving from the Pennyslvania Chronicle, 6 November 1769

STEAM FIRE ENGINE, 1857. Hollys Patent Rotary Engine and Pumps. Line engraving, 19th century

FIRE ENGINE, 1862. An elaborately decorated fire engine presented by the inhabitants of the Borough of Lambeth, London. Wood engraving, English, 1862

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"From Lostwithiel to Cornwall: Firefighters in Action" In September 1991, the brave firefighters of Lostwithiel, Cornwall showcased their heroic efforts as they battled a fierce blaze. With determination and courage, they maneuvered their fire engine through the narrow streets, racing against time to save lives and protect property. Flashback to Pulborough Hospital Parade on 13 August 1933 - a day filled with pride and gratitude. The community gathered to honor the valiant firefighters who risked their lives daily for the safety of others. The sight of the majestic fire engine parading through town brought smiles and admiration from young and old alike. Black Labradors by Fire Engine - an endearing image capturing both loyalty and service. These faithful companions stood proudly beside their firefighting partners, ready to lend a paw whenever needed. Their presence symbolized unity between man and dog in protecting our communities. Transporting us back in time is a nostalgic photograph taken around 1910 at Rockingham Street Fire Station in Sheffield, Yorkshire. Children eagerly gathered around the fire engine, eyes wide with wonderment as they dreamed of one day becoming heroes themselves. Traveling further into history brings us to Wigan Fire Brigade in 1902 - pioneers dedicated to safeguarding their town from devastating fires. Their vintage firetruck stands tall as a testament to their commitment and resilience amidst challenging times. Tooting Fire Brigade reminds us that bravery knows no boundaries or borders; it transcends geographical locations. In Tooting, London's fearless firefighters fought relentlessly against raging infernos while relying on their trusty fire engines as vital tools of rescue. Delving deeper into America's past reveals John C. Howards livery stable and saloon on G Street in Washington D. C. , where historical events unfolded during April 1865. Amidst this backdrop lies a horse-drawn hose reel belonging to Northern Liberties Fire Company – an emblematic reminder that even in times of political turmoil, firefighters stood ready to protect and serve.