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GLC-LFB Breathing apparatus cylinder van
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GLC-LFB Breathing apparatus cylinder van
The GLC-LFB was created on 1 April 1965. A series of photos was commissioned of each type of fire engine, either within or absorbed into the enlarged London Fire Brigade. Cylinder vans delivered internal mail to fire stations within the Divisional area and exchanged used oxygen cylinders for fully charged ones to replenish those used at fires with breathing apparatus sets
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Apparatus Appliance Appliances Area Breathing Charged Command Control Cylinder Cylinders Delivered Divisional Engines Exchanged Fully Internal Mail Oxygen Sets Stations Unit Units Vans Vehicles
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This photograph captures a GLC-LFB (Greater London Council-London Fire Brigade) breathing apparatus cylinder van in service during the 1960s. The GLC-LFB was established on 1 April 1965, and this type of van was an essential component of the enlarged London Fire Brigade's operations. The van was responsible for delivering internal mail to fire stations within the divisional area and exchanging used oxygen cylinders for fully charged ones to replenish those used at fires with breathing apparatus sets. The van's role was critical in ensuring the continuous availability of breathing apparatus for firefighters during emergencies. The image showcases the van's distinctive design, with the London Fire Brigade emblem prominently displayed on the side. The van's compact size and versatile functionality made it an indispensable asset to the Brigade's fleet of vehicles and engines. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, providing a fascinating insight into the logistical support that underpinned the London Fire Brigade's firefighting operations during the 1960s.
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