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Firefighters doing productive work in lull period, WW2
During the longer lulls in firefighting activities, NFS firefighters took part in industrial production for the countrys war needs. They carried out various tasks, including assembling, finishing, sorting and testing operations which required little space and only simple tools
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1943 Assembling Assembly Component Components Finish Finishing Machinery Manual Operations Productive Sort Sorting Stations Task Tasks Test Testing Tools Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
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During the longer lulls in firefighting activities during World War II, members of the London Fire Brigade (LFB) turned their skills and resources towards industrial production for the country's war needs. In this photograph from 1943, firefighters are seen working diligently at a fire station, carrying out various tasks that required little space and only simple tools. These tasks included assembling, finishing, sorting, and testing components for machinery and metal goods. The National Fire Service (NFS) firefighters, who took part in this initiative, proved to be valuable assets to the war effort. Their experience in manual work and their ability to work efficiently under pressure were put to good use in the production lines. The fire stations, which were strategically located throughout London, became makeshift factories during this period. The image shows a group of firemen, dressed in their uniforms, working on a table filled with metal components. The fire station's brigade emblem can be seen on the wall behind them, a reminder of their primary duty. The firefighters are focused on their work, demonstrating the versatility and adaptability of the fire service during the 1940s. This photograph is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of the London Fire Brigade during World War II. Despite the lulls in firefighting activities, the firefighters remained productive, contributing to the war effort by producing essential components for the country's industrial machinery.
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