Premium Framed Print : Firefighter using telephone point in street
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Firefighter using telephone point in street
Firefighter using a telephone point (marked Ambulance Call) in the street
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Media ID 14156812
© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
Alarm Alarms Assistance Communication Emergency Operations Phone Phones Point Points Support Telephone Telephones Urgent Backup Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a firefighter is seen intently using a telephone point marked with the symbol of an ambulance on a bustling London street. The firefighter, clad in full protective gear and donning a helmet, is deeply focused on the call, his expression serious and determined. The telephone point, a familiar sight in the city's streets, serves as a crucial means of communication for the London Fire Brigade (LFB) and other emergency services. The year is 1960, and the scene unfolds in the heart of the city. Smoke can be seen rising in the distance, a stark reminder of the urgency of the situation. Firefighters have been dispatched to the scene, and the fireman at the telephone point is likely coordinating backup and support for his colleagues. The telephone point system was a vital part of the LFB's communication network, allowing for the rapid exchange of information and the deployment of resources in response to emergencies. This photograph captures a moment in the rich history of the London Fire Brigade, a service that has been protecting the city and its residents since 1865. The image serves as a testament to the bravery and dedication of the firefighters who put their lives on the line every day to keep their communities safe. The telephone point, a seemingly ordinary object in this context, becomes a symbol of the crucial role that communication plays in firefighting operations and the broader emergency services response system.
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