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The foam carrier (lorry) and pump-escape from station 71 Battersea demonstrating the foam making capability of front-line fire engines. A foam generator (the square container) is by the pump-escape and two foam making branches are connected to it by hose lines
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In this evocative photograph from the 1950s, we witness a scene of London Fire Brigade's Station 71 Battersea demonstrating the impressive foam-making capability of their front-line fire engines. The image showcases a foam carrier lorry, adorned with the distinctive London Fire Brigade insignia, parked next to a pump-escape. A foam generator, housed in a square container, is situated nearby, with two foam-making branches connected to it via hose lines. The foam carrier, an essential component of the firefighting fleet, was designed to transport large quantities of foam to the scene of a fire. This versatile vehicle not only transported the foam but also mixed it on board, ensuring that firefighters had an ample supply of the essential firefighting agent when they arrived at the incident. The pump-escape, a vital piece of equipment, is depicted in the background of the photograph. It allowed firefighters to escape from a burning building while simultaneously discharging water or foam to extinguish the fire. The pump-escape was a crucial innovation in firefighting, enabling firefighters to save lives while continuing their efforts to contain the blaze. The foam generator, an essential piece of equipment for tackling large fires, is the square container located to the side of the pump-escape. This generator produced the foam that was used to smother the flames and prevent them from spreading. The two foam-making branches, connected to the generator via hose lines, allowed firefighters to direct the foam precisely where it was needed. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the firefighting capabilities of the London Fire Brigade during the 1950s. The combination of the foam carrier, pump-escape, and foam generator showcases the innovative and effective methods used by the brigade to combat fires and save lives.
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