Rescue Collection (#100)

People jumping from a burning building -- firefighters hold a sheet below to catch them

Special service in action, Carlton Club, Pall Mall, London
Special service in action at a building site on the premises of the Carlton Club in Pall Mall, Central London, 12 August 1955

LFB turntable ladder in action, with rescued person
LFB turntable ladder in action, with a rescued person in a harness. The ladder is being trained away from the building, and a firefighter steadies the man using the tail line

LFB Annual Review 1934, Exercise carrying casualty

LCC-LFB firefighters with old hose cart
Four LCC-LFB firefighters with a 60-year old hose cart, 17 August 1938. The cart was housed in the HQ in Cherry Garden Street

Blitz in London -- off Whitechapel Road, WW2
Blitz in London -- men at work inside a damaged building off Whitechapel Road, East London, where six people were killed, 4 September 1940

Rescue scene from a flying bomb film, WW2
Rescue scene from a flying bomb film, showing firefighters helping walking casualties to the First Aid post

Blitz in London -- Invicta Road, Westcombe Park, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters join Heavy Rescue teams (in overalls) and ARP squads who are searching for casualties and bodies after a heavy explosive bomb devastated buildings

Firefighter using railing expander to release boy
Firefighter using railing expander to release a boy who has got his head stuck

Rescuing casualty from upper floor, WW2
Rescue personnel bringing a casualty to ground level from the upper floor of a bombed building, 16 June 1944

LFB Annual Review 1934, Exercise wearing breathing apparatus

Firefighters with jumping sheet, Lambeth HQ, London
Firefighters holding a circular jumping sheet at Lambeth HQ, London, in June 1938, ready for a colleague to jump into it

Rescue operation in Victoria Park Road, East London, WW2
Firefighters taking part in a rescue operation in Victoria Park Road, East London, following a flying bomb explosion, 19 June 1944

Sir Ernest Gowers watching rescue operations, WW2
Sir Ernest Gowers (1880-1966), civil servant in charge of Civil Defence in London, watching rescue operations during the Second World War

LFB firefighters receiving knots and lines training in the HQ drill yard, 9 December 1958

Fire and Civil Defence services at work, Charlton, WW2
Fire and Civil Defence services at work following a bomb attack in Charlton, SE London, 30 June 1944

Engraving of firefighters in action at a burning building
Engraving of firefighters in action at a fire, operating hosepipes and attempting to rescue a woman from the upper window of a burning building

Removing casualties to clearing station, Charlton, WW2
Removing casualties to a clearing station following a bomb attack in Charlton, SE London, 30 June 1944

Rescue following V2 rocket attack, Manor Park, London, WW2
Rescue of a woman following a V2 rocket attack in Manor Park. Although many rescues took place, hundreds of Londoners died in these attacks, launched in the latter stages of WW2

Extended ladder with man hanging in harness from a rope

Rescue following flying bomb attack, London, WW2
Rescue following a flying bomb attack -- a firefighter helps a man to carry an injured woman away from a bombed house. (4 of 4)

Rescued casualty receiving medical attention, WW2
Rescued casualty receiving medical attention after being brought to ground level from the upper floor of a bombed building, 16 June 1944

Fire at Bush Hotel, Shepherds Bush Green, West London
Fire at the Bush Hotel, Shepherds Bush Green, West London, 12 June 1955. Showing the escape ladder in position after the rescue of Miss O Donnell

Blitz in London -- rescuing a casualty, WW2
Blitz in London -- rescuing a casualty and putting him on a stretcher. (1 of 3)

Firefighter in a flying bomb film, WW2
Firefighter in a flying bomb film -- taking a moment to relax after a job well done

Blitz in London -- casualty carried to ambulance, WW2
Blitz in London -- a casualty who has just been rescued from the rubble is carried on a stretcher to an ambulance. (3 of 3)

Blitz in London -- searching debris for casualties, WW2
Blitz in London -- rescue personnel searching debris for casualties and clearing the roadway

Blitz in London -- extricating a casualty, WW2
Blitz in London -- rescue personnel extricating a casualty from debris following an air raid

Blitz in London -- searching for casualties, WW2
Blitz in London -- rescue personnel searching an upper floor of J T Hart & Sons for casualties

Firefighters in action after flying bomb attack, WW2
Firefighters in action with hosepipes trained on burning debris after a flying bomb (V1) attack. Rescue workers on the right are trying to extract a trapped person

Blitz in London -- rescue squad, Wandsworth, WW2
Blitz in London -- a rescue squad at work in Wandsworth after oil and high explosive bomb damage on 16 November 1940

Blitz in London -- First Aid for a casualty, WW2
Blitz in London -- First Aid for a casualty who has just been rescued from the rubble. (2 of 3)

American Red Cross recruiting poster showing a Red Cross nurse dragging a wounded soldier from the battlefield during
RED CROSS POSTER, c1917. American Red Cross recruiting poster showing a Red Cross nurse dragging a wounded soldier from the battlefield during World War I, c1917

(1840-1892). Originally Eduard Schnitzer. German explorer. Emin Pasha, isolated by the Mahdi revolt in Sudan
MEHMED EMIN PASHA (1840-1892). Originally Eduard Schnitzer. German explorer. Emin Pasha, isolated by the Mahdi revolt in Sudan, is rescued by Henry Morton Stanley, 1888. Contemporary wood engraving

Raper drawing No. 23
View of the west side of Sydney Bay Norfolk Island showing the method by which the crew and provisions were saved from the wreck of the Sirius. By George Raper, 1790

Letter written by Wallace, A. R, describing shipwreck and los
Letter written by Wallace, A.R, describing shipwreck and los

Domestic Dog, adult, sitting behind bars at rescue centre, England, July

Common Toad (Bufo bufo) adults, in plastic bucket, rescued by volunteer before attempting to cross road at night, during migration to reach breeding site, Italy, march

Common Toad (Bufo bufo) adults, being rescued by volunteer before attempting to cross road at night, during migration to reach breeding site, Italy, march

The Miracle at the Well. Cano, Alonso (1601-1667). Oil on canvas. Saint isidore is depicted after saving a child from a well

The blue eagle of the N. R. A. rescuing Uncle Sam from the Great Depression. American magazine cover, 1934
MAGAZINE: NEW DEAL, 1934. The blue eagle of the N.R.A. rescuing Uncle Sam from the Great Depression. American magazine cover, 1934

Ladder demonstration at Annual Review, Lambeth HQ
Demonstration at the Annual Review, Lambeth Headquarters

Consolidated Aircraft PBY Catalina of MN Wing CAF Air Show in St. Paul, Minnesota

USA, Washington, Seattle, Elliott Bay. Fire rescue boat in Elliott Bay with Safeco Field and Mt. Rainier in background

Salvamento Maritimo in harbour Bermeo Costa Vasca Euskal Herria Spain
MAB-280 Salvamento Maritimo in harbour Bermeo Costa Vasca Euskal Herria Spain Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

RNLB Lifeboat Ivan Ellen - moored Newlyn harbour - Cornwall - UK
MAB-1532 RNLB Lifeboat Ivan Ellen - moored Newlyn harbour Cornwall - UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Port Asaig lifeboat Isle of Islay Scotland UK
MAB-676 Port Asaig lifeboat Isle of Islay Scotland UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

USA, Florida. Close-up of an ocelot cub on log at Big Cat Rescue. (captive)Credit as

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"Rescue: A Glimpse into Heroism and Hope" In the face of raging flames, a heroic fireman fearlessly rescues a young girl from the clutches of destruction. Amidst the chaos of war, a brave firefighter emerges as a guardian angel, saving an innocent child from the horrors of bomb damage in Brampton Road during WW2. Grace Darling's unwavering courage shines through as she rows with her father to rescue stranded souls amidst treacherous waters. The heartwarming tale of Badger and Mole reminds us that true friendship knows no bounds when it comes to rescuing those in need, just like Willow did for them. From high above, a Wessex helicopter descends to save a survivor from certain peril at sea - proof that hope can be found even in the most desperate situations. With unwavering loyalty and patience, a Red Cross dog waits anxiously for its human companion's safe return after another successful rescue mission. The crew members aboard Barry lifeboat Arthur and Blanche Harris Frederick Batten and Eric Fry exemplify selflessness as they risk their lives to save others at sea. During the devastating Blitz in London, an ambulance stationed at Ladywell becomes an emblem of hope and salvation for countless wounded victims during WW2. Firefighters in Lostwithiel demonstrate immense bravery as they battle against fierce flames to protect lives and property in Cornwall during September 1991. In times of great adversity such as Pimlico V1 bombing attack during WW2, NFS (London Region) firefighters prove their mettle by swiftly responding to rescue those trapped amidst chaos and destruction. The Kaman HH-43B Huskie base rescue helicopter soars through the skies with one purpose - saving lives without hesitation or compromise.