Firefighting Equipment Collection

Frozen fire apparatus, Equitable fire, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Frozen fire apparatus, Equitable fire, 1912. Shows a fire at the Equitable Building, Pine Street, Brooklyn, New York City.

Scene of the fire at Dockhead, Bermondsey, sketched on Saturday morning, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Scene of the fire at Dockhead, Bermondsey, [London], sketched on Saturday morning, 1864. a great fire broke out in the waterside premises of Messrs

Fire Truck, 1924. Creator: Unknown
Fire Truck, 1924. From a collection of photographs and documents from the private archive of Sergei Mikhailovich Chashchin which relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern

Fireman's Belt, c. 1940. Creator: Gerald Scalise
Fireman's Belt, c. 1940

Fire at Messrs Harper and Brothers Printing and Publishing Establishment, New York, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Fire at Messrs Harper and Brothers Printing and Publishing Establishment, New York, 1854. From "Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31/12/1853 - 30/12/1854"

Fire Rail, c. 1936. Creator: James O'Mara
Fire Rail, c. 1936

Fire Extinguisher, c. 1940. Creator: Loraine Makimson
Fire Extinguisher, c. 1940

Fireman's Hat, 1937. Creator: Lang, William
Fireman's Hat, 1937

Fireman's Bucket, c. 1940. Creator: Georgina King
Fireman's Bucket, c. 1940

The Fire Season at Hong Kong; Officers of the Brigade coming up in Rickshaws, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Fire Season at Hong Kong; Officers of the Brigade coming up in Rickshaws, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Fire Bucket, c. 1939. Creator: Marion E. Herrick
Fire Bucket, c. 1939

Bishop Hill: Fire Extinguisher, c. 1938. Creator: Hardin Walsh
Bishop Hill: Fire Extinguisher, c. 1938

Fireman's Hat, c. 1937. Creator: Page Coffman
Fireman's Hat, c. 1937

Leather Fire Bucket, c. 1939. Creator: Page Coffman
Leather Fire Bucket, c. 1939

Fireman's Belt, 1938. Creator: George Bobholz
Fireman's Belt, 1938

Firemark, 1935/1942. Creator: Herman Bader
Firemark, 1935/1942

Firemark, c. 1937. Creator: Herman Bader
Firemark, c. 1937

Firemark, c. 1937. Creator: Herman Bader
Firemark, c. 1937

Fire Bucket, 1938. Creator: John Cooke
Fire Bucket, 1938

The fire brigade of the voluntary fire society near its building on Arsenalnaya Street, 1908. Creator: Unknown
The fire brigade of the voluntary fire society near its building on Arsenalnaya Street, 1908. Relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern Siberia in the nineteenth

Horse-Drawn Departure of a Fire Ladder, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Horse-Drawn Departure of a Fire Ladder, early 20th century. Relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern Siberia in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Steam Machine "Maliutka" of the Irkutsk Fire Association, 1908. Creator: Unknown
Steam Machine "Maliutka" of the Irkutsk Fire Association, 1908. Relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern Siberia in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Fire line in the courtyard of the Irkutsk Voluntary Fire Society, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Fire line in the courtyard of the Irkutsk Voluntary Fire Society, early 20th century. Relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern Siberia in the nineteenth

Pipeline barrel stroke, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Pipeline barrel stroke, early 20th century. Relates to the establishment of a firefighting service in eastern Siberia in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Firemans Helmet, c. 1939. Creator: David Ramage
Firemans Helmet, c. 1939

Hand Powered Fire Pump, c. 1938. Creator: Hans Mangelsdorf
Hand Powered Fire Pump, c. 1938

Hand Operated Fire Pump, c. 1938. Creator: Hans Mangelsdorf
Hand Operated Fire Pump, c. 1938

Fire Hose Reel, c. 1938. Creator: Hans Mangelsdorf
Fire Hose Reel, c. 1938

Fire Companys House & Engine, Yokuhama, 1855 (colour litho)
1272362 Fire Companys House & Engine, Yokuhama, 1855 (colour litho) by Heine, Wilhelm Joseph (1813-39); 14.75x22.25 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Heine, W.|Sarony & Co)

Saint Florian (restrike). Creator: Hans Schaufelein the Elder
Saint Florian (restrike)

Fighting a Fire, 1870s. Creator: William P. Chappel
Fighting a Fire, 1870s

How The Fire Engine Puts Out The Fire, 1935
How The Fire Engine Puts Out The Fire, . From The Popular Science Educator, Volume 2, edited by Charles Ray. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

Massed Forces of the Modern Fire-Fighter Pitted Against a City Blaze, c1935. London. From Our Wonderful World, Volume II, edited by J.A. Hammerton. [The Amalgamated Press, Ltd. London]

The Beta fire float with hoses, River Thames, London, 1910. Steamboat demonstrating its firefighting hoses

Firemen aboard a fire engine, London Fire Brigade Headquarters, London, 1929. Firefighters with brass helmets pose on a turntable ladder vehicle

Firemen inside a fire engine, Kingsland Road Fire Station, London, 1935. Streamlined fire escape vehicle with crew in breathing apparatus

Crew in breathing apparatus, London Fire Brigade Headquarters, London, 1934. Fire engine with ladder and fire hose visable

Firemen aboard a foam tender, London Fire Brigade Headquarters, London, 1929
Firemen aboard a foam tender, Cannon Street Fire Station, London, 1929. Firemen with brass helmets sit aboard a vehicle equipped with a hose and large drum containing foam

Fireman using a hose, London Fire Brigade Headquarters, London, 1910
Fireman on a training exercise using a hose, London Fire Brigade Headquarters, London, 1910. Firemen in brass helmets demonstrating motor fire escape vehicle ladder and first aid spray

Firemen aboard a motor fire escape vehicle, London Fire Brigade Headquarters, London, 1909. Firefighters in brass helmets sit on a fire engine equipped with a removable ladder which could be

Firemen demonstrating hoses worked by a petrol motor pump, London Fire Brigade Headquarters, 1909
Firemen demonstrating hoses worked by a petrol motor pump through top windows onto the courtyard, London Fire Brigade Headquarters, London, 1909

Firemen in brass helmets aboard a motor hose tender, London Fire Brigade Headquarters, London, 1909. Moustached firemen pose on a vehicle; one is ringing the bell

Firemen demonstrating motor steamer hoses, London Fire Brigade Headquarters, London, 1910. Firefighters in brass helmets demonstrate the use of hoses

Firemen aboard a motor steamer, London Fire Brigade Headquarters, London, 1909. Firefighters with moustaches and brass helmets sit aboard a fire engine

Firemen demonstrating the magirus ladder, London Fire Brigade Headquarters, London, 1910. A fireman perches at the top of an extendable ladder

Firemen demonstrating a horse-drawm escape vehicle, London Fire Brigade Headquarters, London, 1910
Uniformed firemen demonstrating a horse-drawn escape vehicle in courtyard, London Fire Brigade Headquarters, London, 1910. Ropes, extendable fire escape and fire bell visable

Fire engines at Cannon Street Fire Station, City of London, 1913
Fire engines at the motor fire escape, Cannon Street Fire Station, City of London, 1913. Interior of the appliance room showing vehicles with ladders

Fire engines and equipment at Cannon Street Fire Station, City of London, 1913. Cannon Street Fire Station: motor fire escape

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"Unveiling the Heroes: A Glimpse into Firefighting Equipment through Time" "A symbol of bravery and protection, the Fireman's Helmet from 1939, crafted by David Ramage, stands as a testament to the courage displayed in the face of danger. " "Ingenious innovation takes center stage with the Hand Powered Fire Pump from 1938, designed by Hans Mangelsdorf, showcasing firefighters' determination to combat blazes with sheer strength. " "Hans Mangelsdorf strikes again with his Hand Operated Fire Pump from 1938, an embodiment of resilience and teamwork as firefighters join forces to extinguish flames. " "The indispensable Fire Hose Reel created by Hans Mangelsdorf in 1938 serves as a lifeline for firefighters battling against raging infernos - a true hero's tool. " "Transporting us back to Yokohama in 1855 is a captivating color lithograph capturing the grandeur of the Fire Company's House & Engine - a historic landmark that echoes tales of valor. " "Saint Florian (restrike) immortalizes one of firefighting's patron saints, created by Hans Schaufelein the Elder; this artwork pays homage to those who selflessly protect our communities. " "Stepping into history's pages brings us face-to-face with 'Fighting a Fire' in the 1870s - William P. Chappel captures both chaos and determination within this mesmerizing depiction. " "'How The Fire Engine Puts Out The Fire' offers insight into firefighting techniques from 1935 - an educational glimpse at their strategic approach when combating dangerous flames. " "'Massed Forces of Modern Fire-Fighter Pitted Against a City Blaze, ' circa 1935 showcases how united efforts can conquer even nature’s most destructive force – fire – demonstrating unwavering dedication.