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NFS (London) breathing apparatus training, WW2
NFS firefighters, with instructor, demonstrating a compressed air breathing apparatus set and the Proto oxygen breathing apparatus sets. The Proto sets are those with a breathing bag worn on the chest. Seen here at Regional Headquarters and training school, Lambeth SE1
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1943 Apparatus Breathing Canister Canisters Chest Compressed Cylinder Cylinders Demonstrating Headquarters Instructor Lambeth Oxygen Proto Regional Sets Uniforms Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
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In this evocative photograph from the London Fire Brigade's archives, taken at the Regional Headquarters and training school in Lambeth, SE1, during the 1940s, a group of brave firefighters undergo essential breathing apparatus training. The image captures the intensity and focus of the moment as the firefighters, dressed in their distinctive uniforms, prepare for the challenges of wartime firefighting. At the center of the scene, an instructor demonstrates the use of a compressed air breathing apparatus set, which consists of a face mask connected to a large canister or cylinder on the back. This equipment allowed firefighters to breathe fresh air from the canister while working in smoke-filled environments. However, the photograph also highlights the Proto oxygen breathing apparatus sets, which are easily identified by the large breathing bags worn on the chests of the firefighters. These sets provided oxygen through a bag that expanded and contracted with each breath, making them an essential piece of equipment for firefighters working in oxygen-depleted environments. The year is 1943, and the Second World War rages on. The London Fire Brigade played a crucial role in protecting the city from the devastating effects of bombing raids, and the training of its firefighters was of the utmost importance. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the rigorous training regimen that prepared these brave men for the dangerous and often life-threatening conditions they would face on the job. The London Fire Brigade's commitment to the safety and well-being of its firefighters is evident in the meticulous attention to detail and the advanced equipment used during training. The photograph stands as a testament to the bravery, dedication, and resilience of the London Fire Brigade during the 1940s, a time when their services were needed more than ever.
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