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

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1941 1942 Activities Cccf Ccff Classes Corps Emecency Exact Fighters Fire Fighters Overseas Portsmouth Recording Stationed Support Unknown Volunteer Volunteering Volunteers Firefighter Firefighting Firemen

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This evocative photograph captures a Portsmouth street scene during the early 1940s, with the Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters (CCCF) in the foreground. The CCCF, also known as the Volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters, were an essential part of Canada's contribution to the Second World War effort. Stationed in England between 1942 and 1945, they provided valuable support to the British fire services and recorded their activities for training purposes. In this image, Canadian firefighters are seen huddled around a fire hydrant, preparing for an emergency response. The scene is bustling with activity, with people and vehicles going about their business in the background. The firefighters' uniforms and equipment bear the distinctive red maple leaf insignia of the CCCF, proudly displaying their Canadian identity. The CCCF played a crucial role in the war effort on the Home Front, providing emergency services and freeing up British firefighters to serve on the battlefields. This photograph is a poignant reminder of their dedication and sacrifice, as they braved the challenges of a foreign land to protect and serve their allies. The exact location of this photograph is unknown, but it is a testament to the important role that the Corps of Canadian Fire-fighters played in the history of firefighting and the broader history of the Second World War. This image is a valuable historical record of a pivotal moment in the CCCF's story, and a reminder of the vital role that volunteers played in supporting the war effort from overseas.

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