Fire Fighters Collection (#8)

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

ARPs World War II
ARPs in gas masks during World War II during decontamination exercise in London

Regular Fireman - Constantinople, Turkey
Regular fireman in constantinople drill at their compound, practising scaling the side of a dummy building with long ladders and hosing down a fire

Irregular Fireman - Constantinople, Turkey
A gang of irregular firemen and their manual pump

Fighting a fire with a stirrup pump - The Blitz
Now that the worst is out. Attacking a fire with a stirrup pump following an air raid on London - circa late 1940

Fire at St. Katherines Docks during the Blitz
Miles of hose pipes were used to fight the big fire at St. Katherines Docks which blazed for over 12 hours on 9th August 1940. The London Food Depot was heavily damaged

Constantinople - Irregular Firemen
Irregular Firemen in Constantinople, Turkey. Outside their Fire Station

Constantinople - Team of firemen with their hand-powered pump

Sapeurs Pompiers 1
French firefighters are a part of the army. They parade and salute the flag just as soldiers do

Firefighters Ladder
French sapeurs-pompiers use a long ladder to reach the highest floors of a burning building

Fire / Opera Comique / 1887
As fire takes hold of the Opera Comique theatre in Paris, firefighters attempt to rescue those trapped on the roof by ladder

Piccadilly Bombed
The aftermath of an air raid on Piccadilly, central London; firefighters hosing the smouldering remains of damaged buildings

New York Fire 1835
New York firefighters attempt to tackle the blaze on Wall Street as many buildings burn (including the Fulton Fire Insurance Co.); the fire lasted from 16 to 17 December

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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.