Cannon Street Fire Station - Vehicles
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Cannon Street Fire Station - Vehicles
Cannon Street Fire Station, London in 1913 - showing: Dennis Pump, Electric Escape Van and in the rear, a horse-drawn Magirus Ladder. The ladder was extended by means of CO2 gas carried in cylinders. Date: 1913
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Cannon Dennis Drawn Electric Escape Garage Ladder Magirus Pump Vehicles
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This evocative photograph captures the diverse range of firefighting vehicles at Cannon Street Fire Station in London during 1913. At the forefront of the image, a Dennis Pump Engine, with its distinctive red body and large wheels, stands ready for action. This type of fire engine was widely used by the London Fire Brigade (LFB) during the early 20th century due to its reliability and powerful pumping capabilities. Behind the Dennis Pump, an Electric Escape Van is parked. This innovative vehicle was designed to transport firefighters to and from burning buildings safely, as it was electrically powered and could navigate narrow streets and steep inclines more easily than horse-drawn vehicles. In the rear of the garage, a horse-drawn Magirus Ladder is extended, with its long wooden ladder reaching towards the sky. The extension of the ladder was facilitated by CO2 gas, which was carried in cylinders and released to raise the ladder. This horse-drawn ladder, with its impressive height, would have been essential for reaching high-rise buildings or other structures that were inaccessible to the other vehicles. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of the London Fire Brigade and the evolution of firefighting technology during the early 1900s. The diverse range of vehicles, from horse-drawn ladders to electric escape vans and powerful pump engines, demonstrates the innovative solutions that were being developed to keep Londoners safe from the threat of fire.
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