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LCC-LFB firefighters change from brass to cork fire helmets LFB150

Two firemen in the foreground wearing new style cork helmets and Proto Mark IV breathing apparatus sets. The man on the right is from Station 34, Shadwell, whilst the man on the left is from Station 4, Chelsea. In the background are London firefighters still wearing the old style brass helmet. The new style cork helmet was gradually being phased in. Date: circa 1938

© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library

LFCDA-LFB Fire Rescue tenders

The 1990s saw a new breed of fire rescue tenders, large and small, introduced into the London Fire Brigade. The heavy rescue unit carried a comprehensive range of cutting and spreading equipment, a larger crew, breathing apparatus and chemical protection suits. The light unit, whilst having lifting and spreading equipment, did not have the same scoop of equipment and carried a smaller crew. The picture shows the open compartments of a light rescue unit

© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library

LCC-LFB Shand Mason motor steam fire engine

The motor steam fire engine with independent pumping and propelling engines was developed later than the Merryweather Fire King self-propelled steam engine. Developed in 1909 with its oil burning boiler to a double-cylinder reversing engine its first sale was to the London Fire Brigade. The chain drive, from the engine, can be clearly seen attached to the axle of the rear wheel. Seen here at London Fire Brigade headquarters, Southwark SE1

© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library