Station Officer Colin Townsley was a Fireman fatally injured at the pivotal 1987 Kings Cross fire in which 31 died.
London Fire Brigade Lambeth Memorial Hall
In the former LFB Headquarters at Lambeth Fire Station is an elegant memorial to Firemen and Firefighters lost on duty over the years.
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Superintendent James Braidwood’s Grave
James Braidwood led the London Fire Engine Establishment from 1833 until he was killed at the Tooley Street Fire on 21st June 1861.
2022 Firefighter’s Memorial Day
St Florian is the Patron Saint of Firefighters and so his Feast Day of 4th May is marked as Firefighters’ Memorial Day. Firefighters Memorial is close to St Paul’s Cathedral.
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Clockworks Museum – Early Fire Alarm System
The Clockworks in South London has a working Beasley-Gamewell Fire Alarm system, used by Fire Brigades and Police forces for street alarms.
Stanmore Fire Station Open Day
The 2018 Stanmore Fire Station Open Day featured huge numbers of preserved fire appliances from across London Fire Brigade’s history.
Preserved London Fire Brigade Appliances
Southwark Training Centre Volvo Shelvoke Dennis A24 Soho Pump 240FLM
2024 Fireman’s Corner Memorial Service
On 10th June, London Fire Brigade held its annual memorial service at Fireman’s Corner in Highgate Cemetery.
Inside An Old London Fire Brigade Emergency Tender
Carrying equipment for more difficult rescues, OXT779 was a London Fire Brigade Emergency Tender based at Paddington Fire Station.
