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LCC-LFB first emergency tender crew, Clerkenwell
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LCC-LFB first emergency tender crew, Clerkenwell
It was more a dedicated breathing apparatus fire engine but is deemed to be the forerunner of the emergency tenders. This fire engine also had a petrol engine generator to supply the electric floodlights it also carried. This fire engine was based at Clerkenwell fire station. It soon proved its worth and improved enclosed models followed and the days of the emergency tender were born. The picture shows firemen wearing the Proto one hour self contained oxygen The crew are wearing the Proto breathing apparatus introduced from 1908
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This historic photograph captures the LCC-LFB (London County Council-London Fire Brigade) first emergency tender crew based at Clerkenwell Fire Station in 1919. The fire engine, a significant forerunner of modern emergency tenders, was primarily designed for use with breathing apparatus to combat fires in enclosed spaces. Equipped with a petrol engine generator, it supplied the electric floodlights carried on board, enhancing the team's visibility during night-time operations. The crew members in the photograph are wearing the Proto one-hour self-contained oxygen breathing apparatus, which was introduced by the London Fire Brigade in 1908. The Proto breathing apparatus, featuring a face mask, oxygen tank, and air hose, allowed firefighters to work in smoke-filled environments for extended periods, significantly improving their safety and effectiveness. The LCC-LFB's first emergency tender proved its worth in various firefighting scenarios, leading to the development of more advanced enclosed models. This marked the beginning of the era of dedicated emergency tenders within the London Fire Brigade. The crew members in this photograph, with their goggles and breathing apparatus, embody the courage and determination of the early firefighting teams, paving the way for the professional firefighting services we know today.
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