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LCC-LFB Brigade HQ Annual Review hook ladder drill
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LCC-LFB Brigade HQ Annual Review hook ladder drill
These coordinated hook ladders drills were a popular feature during the annual displays at Lambeth Headquarters. With one firefighter on each side of the drill tower and at every window, having climbed their way up to the ninth floor, 18 firefighters spectacularly hooked on to their ladders and leaned back with their hands off the ladder. The whole drill was performed to the music of The Teddy Bears Picnic, played by the London Fire Brigade Band
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1953 Annual Bears Climb Climbing Competition Competitions Displays Drill Drills Feature Floor Floors Free Hands Headquarters Height Hook Hooked Ladder Ladders Lambeth Leaning Ninth Performed Picnic Practice Practising Review Rhythm Teddy Tune Coordinated Deco Firefighter Firefighters Fireman Firemen Leaned
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This photograph showcases the London Fire Brigade's annual review of 1953, featuring an impressive hook ladder drill performed at Lambeth Headquarters. The daring display saw eighteen firefighters, dressed in their iconic uniforms, climbing in synchronized fashion up to the ninth floor of the Art Deco building. With one firefighter on each side of the drill tower and at every window, they spectacularly hooked on to their ladders and leaned back, hands off, creating a breathtaking moment of balance and teamwork. The coordinated drill was set to the playful tune of "The Teddy Bears Picnic," adding an entertaining touch to the rigorous training exercise. The London Fire Brigade Band played the catchy melody, providing a rhythmic backdrop to the event. This popular feature of the annual displays at Lambeth HQ showcased the firefighters' unwavering dedication to their service and their ability to climb great heights with precision and skill. The photograph, taken in the 1950s, captures the essence of the era with its Art Deco architecture and the firefighters' determined expressions. The image is a testament to the importance of training and the camaraderie within the London Fire Brigade, making it a fascinating piece of historical firefighting memorabilia.
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