Fire Fighters Collection (#7)

The welcome party
Dignitaries were always on hand to play their part. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Herbert Morrison (centre) with Fire Chief Huff (left of picture) welcome the Canadians outside Canada House in London mid 1942

Hartley, Plymouth
HQ of the Plymouth Contingent at Hartley. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

(insert). The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF) were stationed in England between 1942 and 1945. Date: circa 1942

Portsmouth street scene, exact location unknown, used for training classes and for recording the activities of the CCFF under fire

The new fire station in Plymouth for the Canadians, built by the men themselves with help from special construction gangs

Ladder Drill. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF) were stationed in England between 1942 and 1945. Date: circa 1942

Devon, England - a country scene. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF) were stationed in England between 1942 and 1945

Plymouth (exact location unknown). The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Personal snaps (poly-photos)
Personal photographs taken in England 5 snaps showing unexploded bomb, bus with gas supply for fuel and firemen at play. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters

Horseplay
This is some sort of ritual amongst the fire-fighters. Photo caption reads horseplay.. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters

Leisure time
Firefighters off duty in the messing hall.. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Government office building
Ottawa, Canada - showing a government building in which various meetings took place about sending volunteer firemen to England

Firefighters Messing Room
One of the messing rooms for the fire-fighters, believe this to be in Plymouth. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Training
Ladder drill and fire-fighting training on a mocked up building. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Training from a tower
One of the slightly more hazardous aspects of training was from the tower. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Personal photos
9 polyphotos taken by a Corps member before leaving Canada, two firemen at sites around Ottawa. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters

Pump Drill
Wider shot of Training at Testwood, Southampton, this is for pump drill. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Canadian Fire Chief Huff (third from left) watches one of the Canadian firefighters using British equipment. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters

Government Building Ottawa
One of several government buildings used for meetings about the formation of the volunteer fire force. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters

State Capital Building Ottawa
The State Capital Building, photographed at the time of discussions about the formation of a volunteer Canadian fire force

The CCFF arrive
After two years of negotiations, the first Canadian volunteers arrive in England. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Portsmouth scene (exact city location unknown). The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Personal photos (poly-photos) taken by the men. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

Plymouth after a Blitz raid.. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF) were stationed in England between 1942 and 1945

Ottawa, Canada - General view. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF) were stationed in England between 1942 and 1945

Canadian fire hall (fire station)
One of the fire halls in Ottawa that provided volunteers for the Corps. The Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters and simply as CCCF)

The Times, Plate I, 1762 (engraving)
XJF400616 The Times, Plate I, 1762 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; (add.info.: a city on fire)

Firefighting at Tiverton, Devon, 1612 (woodcut)
XJF277662 Firefighting at Tiverton, Devon, 1612 (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fire at Albion Mill, Blackfriars Bridge, from Ackermanns Microcosm of London c
XCF268663 Fire at Albion Mill, Blackfriars Bridge, from Ackermanns Microcosm of London c.1808-11 (engraving) by Rowlandson, T. (1756-1827) & Pugin, A.C

Firemens Monument, Colon Cemetery, Havana, Monumento de los Bomberos (Havana, Cuba), Fire fighters, Monuments & memorials, Cemeteries, Cuba, Havana, 1900

A house fire in Chislehurst, Kent. 1939

British fire-fighters damping down smouldering roof timbers of a church hit by German bombs: June 1940. World War II

Firemen with a water pump, 18th century C016 / 8821
Firemen with a water pump. 18th-century firemen operating a water pump to extinguish a fire in a building. This scene dates from 1733 and is from an old fire certificate

Fire on a moored vessel
A firefighting appliance pumps water to fight a fire on a docked ship

Hornsey Fire Brigade, London. Firefighters working on a steam pump appliance

Firefighters fighting blaze from city roofs

Firefighters Congress in Florence
Firefighters Congress in the outskirts Florence, Italy Date: 1893

New York - Firefighting - Water Tower at Work Date: circa 1899

Coal mine fire, 19th century
Coal mine fire. 19th-century artwork of a team of firefighters trying to extinguish a fire in a coal mine. They are using a fire extinguisher that is designed to use water charged under pressure with

Firefighters, 19th century
Firefighters using breathing apparatuses while fighting a fire in a cellar. An early type of firefighting suit and breathing apparatus was invented in 1834 by a Parisian firefighter Colonel Paulin

Steam fireboats, 19th century
Steam fireboats, attending a fire on the River Thames, in London, UK. By 1900 there were some 40 of these fireboats operating

A big fire in steel complex Near Aco
Israel, Haifa Bay Industrial zone, Firefighters fight a large fire in steel recycling complex " Chod Matachot" Near Aco, May 22, 2010

Firefighters in cherry pickers controlling a fire within a furniture factory. Photographed in Moscow, Russia

Fire Brigade - Abadan Oilfield, Iran
A group of Iranian firefighters practising the swift deployment of the hose from their engine at the Abadan oilfield, Iran

Irregular Firemen - Constantinople, Turkey
A Gang of irregular Firemen and their manual hand pump, by the walls of Constantinople, Turkey

Irregular Galata Fireman and their Chief
Irregular Galata Fireman and their Boss, Kemer Alty at Constantinople. Date: 1910s

Firefighters in gas masks
ARP Firefighters in gas masks during World War II during decontamination exercise

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Firefighters have always been the unsung heroes of our society, fearlessly battling against the destructive force of fire. From the early days of fire brigades to modern-day firefighting techniques, their bravery and dedication remain unmatched. In the bustling streets of yesteryears, an early fire brigade street alarm would sound, alerting these valiant individuals to rush towards danger without hesitation. Even during World War II, American firefighters found themselves in London, standing shoulder to shoulder with their British counterparts as they fought fires caused by devastating bombings. The city of Bristol also witnessed the unwavering commitment of firefighters who risked their lives to protect its residents from raging infernos. Similarly, in Portsmouth (exact location unknown), brave souls selflessly battled flames that threatened homes and lives. Training was paramount for these courageous men and women. The jumping sheet drill conducted by the London Fire Brigade prepared them for daring rescues from towering heights. In Worton, Wiltshire during WWII, civilian firefighters stepped up to join forces with professionals in a united front against destruction. Not limited to just one nation's efforts alone, even Canadian firefighters made their mark in Southampton when duty called. An awe-inspiring sight unfolded as aircraft dropped fire retardant substances onto blazing landscapes below - a testament to human ingenuity combating nature's fury. Amidst chaos and devastation during the Blitz era, connecting up a hosepipe became second nature for these fearless warriors as they tirelessly worked together to extinguish flames threatening livelihoods and historical landmarks alike. Fire knows no boundaries or borders; it affects all nations equally. Turkish military firemen exemplified this truth as they stood firm against formidable blazes that engulfed their homeland. The Plymouth too bore witness to heroic acts performed by those who pledged their lives to protect others' safety. Firefighters are not mere mortals; they are extraordinary beings whose courage shines through adversity like a beacon amidst darkness.