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LCC-LFB Control Room at Lambeth HQ SE1

Brigade control was located in the basement of the Headquarters building. A view of the card index rotary drums that recorded the address of every London thoroughfare and the fire engines that had be ordered to an emergency call in a particular road, street, avenue, lane or close

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1948 Address Appliance Command Communication Control Disposition Headphones Headquarters Index Lambeth Rotary Switchboard Switchboards Technology Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen


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In this evocative photograph from the London Fire Brigade's archives, taken in 1948 at Lambeth Headquarters in SE1, we witness the heart of the Brigade's control room during the 1940s. The room, located in the basement of the building, hums with the vital energy of communication and organization. At the center of the scene are the card index rotary drums, each one recording the address of every London thoroughfare and the fire engines that had been ordered to an emergency call in a particular road, street, avenue, lane, or close. The drums, a testament to the intricate system of communication and logistics that kept London's firefighting services running during this era, are a sight to behold. Surrounding the drums are the firemen, intently focused on their tasks. Some wear headphones, listening for incoming calls on the switchboard, while others study maps and disposition sheets, planning their next move. The room is a hive of activity, a symphony of technology and human effort, all working together to ensure the safety and wellbeing of Londoners. The control room was the nerve center of the London Fire Brigade, a critical component of the city's emergency response system. The switchboards, the communication equipment, the maps, and the card index rotary drums were all essential tools that allowed the Brigade to respond quickly and effectively to any emergency. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the London Fire Brigade relied on these methods to keep the city safe. It's a reminder of the dedication and hard work of the firemen and women who served during the 1940s, and the critical role that communication and organization played in their work.

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