Hosepipes Collection (#4)

LFB recruits taking part in hosepipe training at HQ

Farmer washing Vaderstad Rapid A 600S seed drill with pressure washer, Upplands Vasby, Sweden, may

LFB light alloy hose ramps, marked DEAD SLOW -- one pair of four-foot end sections assembled to bridge two lines of 2.75 inch hose

Three fire engines and crews, Hamburg, Germany
Three fire engines and their crews (Haupt Feuerwache), Hamburg, Germany, with a group of children on the right

Firefighters in action, Fanshaw Street, London N1
Firefighters in action with turntable ladders and hosepipes at a building in Fanshaw Street, London N1, 28 February 1956. The fire had gone through the roof before the first appliance arrived

Blitz in City of London - Watling Street, WW2
Blitz in City of London - firefighters in action with hosepipes in Watling Street following a bombing raid on 16 September 1940

Firefighters in action after air raid, WW2
Firefighters in action with hosepipes and foam after an air raid

Blitz in London - firefighters in action, WW2
Blitz in London - firefighters in action with hosepipes at a blaze in South London, 12 September 1940

Firefighters in action, Victory Place, SE17
Firefighters in action with hosepipes during a fire at a warehouse in Victory Place, Southwark, SE17, on 27 April 1958

Blitz in London -- Chambers Wharf, Bermondsey, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters in action with fire engines and hosepipes at Chambers Wharf, Bermondsey Wall, on 12 August 1944

Blitz in London -- Duke Street, Strand, WW2
Blitz in London -- fire crews at work with hosepipes in Duke Street, off the Strand, 17 April 1941

LFB-AFS Bikini raft fully inflated
LFB-AFS fully inflated Bikini raft, with water being delivered through four hosepipes. The two-man crew are wearing life jackets

Merryweather motor fire engine for Glasgow, rear view showing Hatfield pump

Fire at Eccleston Place, Victoria, London SW1
The latter stage of a fire at the Scripture Gift Mission, Naval & Military Bible Society, Eccleston Place, Victoria, London, on 23 April 1956, where there had also been an explosion

Firefighters training with foam extinguisher
Two firefighters training with a foam extinguisher

Firefighters in action with hosepipes, Poplar, East London
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at a fire in Poplar High Street, East London, 18 April 1958. Showing the line at which the fire was cut off from involving stacks on the west of the site

Blitz in London -- firefighters in Bermondsey, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters at work with hosepipes at a burning gas main in Long Lane, Bermondsey, 8 March 1941

Firefighters in action with hosepipes, Shad Thames, SE1
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at night, at a fire in Shad Thames, 19 February 1958, at the premises of Corry & Co, showing the Gainsford Street/Maguire Street corner of the building

Gas explosion, Godliman Street, City of London
Results of a gas explosion in Godliman Street, City of London, on 4 August 1939, with firefighters in action with hosepipes

LFB recruits taking part in hosepipe training at HQ

LFB firefighter with new motor pump
LFB firefighter at HQ with newly delivered motor pump fitted with a six-cylinder engine, pumping capacity about 930 gallons per minute, 11 April 1938

Firefighters at Crabtree Lane, London SW6, 12 September 1956. They are turning over the large quantities of cardboard cartons which constituted the major portion of combustible material stored

Firefighters in breathing apparatus, Oxford Street, London
LFB firefighters in breathing apparatus outside the main entrance to the Chinacraft store, 499 Oxford Street, London, on 28 July 1958. A fire had occurred in the basement area

London firefighters at work in Dingley Road, WW2
London firefighters at work with hosepipes and ladders in Dingley Road, City of London, during the Second World War (30 June 1940)

Blitz in City of London -- Wood Street, WW2
Blitz in the City of London -- Wood Street viewed from London Wall, 29 December 1940

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

Blitz in London -- firefighters at work, Blackfriars, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters at work with hosepipes at the Blackfriars Goods Depot on 16 October 1940

Firefighters in action, Mitre Wharf, Scrubs Lane, NW10
AFS firefighters in action with hosepipes at a rubber dump fire, Mitre Wharf, Scrubs Lane, NW10, on 5 June 1958

Mr Attlee attending hosepipe tests at Wimbledon, WW2
Mr Clement Attlee (Lord Privy Seal in Winston Churchills wartime coalition government, later Deputy Prime Minister 1942-1945 and Prime Minister 1945-1951)

Firefighters with fire engine and appliances, WW2
Firefighters (LFB and AFS) with a fire engine at HQ, showing how the various appliances and equipment are stored compactly, 16 July 1940

Four AFS firefighters operating hosepipe, WW2
Four AFS firefighters operating a hosepipe

LFB vehicle with hosepipes folded up inside

Horse-drawn steamer taking part in special drill
A horse-drawn steamer and crew taking part in a special drill display given at Lambeth HQ for chief officers of provincial fire brigades on 13 October 1937. Seen here are hosepipes in action

AFS firefighters unrolling hosepipes, WW2
Four Auxiliary Fire Service firefighters unrolling hosepipes, watched by some visitors

London firefighters with hosepipes
London firefighters with their hosepipes trained on a building, with a fire engine and water supply on the street below

Firefighters in action, Waterden Road, London N1, 23 January 1956. The basement windows had been bricked up, which caused delay in reaching the seat of the fire

London Fire Brigade cinematographer at work
London Fire Brigade fireman-cinematographer at work, filming a fierce fire at the warehouse of Messrs Cameron and Co, Upper Thames Street, City of London, 28 June 1939

Blitz in London -- firefighters at work, WW2
Blitz in London -- two firefighters at work with a hosepipe

Blitz in London -- St Bride Street, Farringdon Street, WW2
Blitz in London -- St Bride Street and Farringdon Street, with firefighters at work in a smoky atmosphere and pedestrians walking by

Hosepipes folded up inside an LFB vehicle

Annual Review, turntable ladder demonstration, London HQ
LFB Annual Review at HQ, with a turntable ladder demonstration in the training yard

Firefighters at work in Bermondsey, WW2
Firefighters at work at a fire at Youngs Glue Factory, Grange Road, Bermondsey, during the Second World War, 12 October 1940

Blitz in the City of London - Queen Street, WW2
Scene in Queen Street, with trailer pumps at work, following a bombing raid and incendiary attack, 11 May 1941

London firefighters at work in Hampstead High Street
London firefighters at work outside a Woolworths building in Hampstead High Street, north-west London (11 May 1946). General aerial view of the front of the premises after the fire has been

Firefighters at Wansdown Place, London SW6
Firefighters in action with hosepipes at a storage and maintenance works in Wansdown Place, Fulham, London SW6, 31 March 1956. The handrail on the left has been distorted by the heat

Firefighters in action, Miles Street, Vauxhall, SW8
Firefighters in action at the premises of Brunton & Co, lead manufacturers, in Miles Street, Vauxhall, SW8, on 6 March 1957. The first floor and roof were on fire when the first crews arrived

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 -- Westminster Bridge Road, WW2
Blitz in London -- firefighters in action with hoses at John Oakey & Sons, Westminster Bridge Road. The building is at risk, as the wall is bulging

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During the Blitz in London, hosepipes became a lifeline for firefighters battling the relentless flames that engulfed the city. From St Bride Street to Farringdon Street, these brave men fought valiantly to protect their beloved capital from destruction during World War II. In Nuremberg, Germany, Henry Simonis & Co fire appliances were deployed with precision and expertise. Their powerful hoses unleashed torrents of water onto blazing infernos, quelling the devastation caused by fires that threatened to consume entire neighborhoods. At 298 Old Brompton Road in London SW5, a fierce fire raged uncontrollably. But determined firefighters armed with hosepipes bravely confronted the flames head-on, risking their lives to save others and prevent further destruction. The iconic image of an AFS firefighter perched on a ladder amidst the chaos of war symbolizes resilience and bravery. These heroes scaled great heights to combat fires during the Blitz in London, demonstrating unwavering dedication in protecting their fellow citizens. Hose training drills played a crucial role in preparing firefighters for battle against formidable blazes. Through rigorous practice sessions, they honed their skills and mastered techniques essential for effectively handling hosepipes under intense pressure. Back in Nuremberg, Germany's Henry Simonis & Co fire appliances proved indispensable once again. With unrivaled efficiency and power, they swiftly extinguished fires that threatened homes and livelihoods throughout this historic city. In Orange Street located at London W1 during World War II's tumultuous times stood a Scammell pump ready for action. This robust piece of machinery was instrumental in delivering high-pressure water streams necessary to combat raging infernos threatening countless lives. King George V Dock witnessed two fearless firefighters working together tirelessly as they battled against towering flames consuming East London's waterfront area. Their synchronized efforts showcased both strength and camaraderie amidst adversity. Old Compton Street served as another battleground during the Blitz where AFS firefighters fought relentlessly to save lives and protect the city they held dear.