David thank you for these videos. I've been retired for over 21 years now and these old clips bring back memories and feelings that I'd long forgotten.
That brought back some great memories about the greatest brigade I ever served with. H28 Woodside red watch 1970-72, C21 Shoreditch white watch 1972-73. I then moved to the province's - the worst mistake of my life! The LFB was sorely missed. I Just hope my old buddies are alive and well and remember those good old days. I will never forget!
My late father "Bob" Green was in the LFB from 1947 to 1969, stationed at Euston, Soho, New Cross, Manchester Square and others. This video brings back to many memories, many thanks for posting this (Robin Green)
My late dad (L/Fm "Mac" McKay was in I think NFS from '38 'through until his retirement in 1966. He was reticent about his wartime service. I know at stages he was at Wembley, then don't know. I think he transfered to Essex Brigade after EOH in '45. I know he was at Dagenham, poss Hornchurch, temp E/Ham, but primarily at L22 Ilford. (I was born in '55 so things prior to me blank.) This film has awakened some vague memories of photo's from then but this adds to the overall memory of Dad. Thanks
What a fantastic picture at 00.50, A30 Edgware Road. My first posting in 1967 with the very appliance I went to my first shout on. A truly great time for the fire brigade, not the financial and H&S restrictions there are now. Great atmosphere and character at the old place.
Great video David and your book 'Beyond the Flames' is an excellent account of what life in the LFB was like many years ago. I'm not a firefighter, I merely have a passing interest in the service. I learned things I didn't know, such as how the Pump Escapes got their name. Those hook ladders didn't look very secure though! Wishing you a long and healthy retirement and thank-you for your commitment to what is a vital service, cheers!
A number of the Fire engines looked similar to the Green Goddess, but iin Fire Engine Red, instead of Military Green. I remember visiting London in the 80's, and seeing similar looking fire engines to this video, whereas all of the other fire engines I had seen, looked as they do now. Nowadays you are lucky if any of the fire engines are red at all. Even they appear to carry advertising.
Sorry, we missed you at the funeral - great to see Eamon , Tom and Bob Tichband - I'm a tour guide now at Chatham Historic Dockyard, but still miss the aura of the Brigade, even though I was non - uniformed, I was always made to feel a part of a family, which I always miss - best job I ever had- much, much more than a job!
"The real heroes do not wear tight suits, they do not imitate spiders or bats, they can not fly. And sometimes they die trying to do it!" A phrase about firefighters. Greetings from Venezuela.
Thanks for the reply David, I'll keep my eyes out for the new book. I did laugh at the tale of both Southwark and Dockhead turning out for a shout and both Station Officers were absolutely skittle-brained! Regards, James
"The real heroes do not wear tight suits, they do not imitate spiders or bats, they can not fly. And sometimes they die trying to do it!" A phrase about firefighters. Best regards from Venezuela.
Very enjoyable, that gear they used to wear those boots look like rubber and their jackets rough wool, it does not look very fire resistant, presumably it was? and when was the switch from black to yellow?
They would have worn wool trousers under the rubber leggings, the boots were leather. Wool was worn for a long time as it is naturally fire resistant igniting at 660 degrees Celsius. They switched from black to yellow from 1974 onwards
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David thank you for these videos. I've been retired for over 21 years now and these old clips bring back memories and feelings that I'd long forgotten.
That brought back some great memories about the greatest brigade I ever served with. H28 Woodside red watch 1970-72, C21 Shoreditch white watch 1972-73. I then moved to the province's - the worst mistake of my life! The LFB was sorely missed. I Just hope my old buddies are alive and well and remember those good old days. I will never forget!
A wonderful film. My father was an auxiliary fireman at Dartford in the 60s and my youngest son is now a retained firefighter in Northamptonshire.
What I like best is that this video adds "faces" to the LFB, showing us that it is the men that do the job and not the vehicles.
Great video David
My late father "Bob" Green was in the LFB from 1947 to 1969, stationed at Euston, Soho, New Cross, Manchester Square and others. This video brings back to many memories, many thanks for posting this (Robin Green)
My late dad (L/Fm "Mac" McKay was in I think NFS from '38 'through until his retirement in 1966. He was reticent about his wartime service. I know at stages he was at Wembley, then don't know. I think he transfered to Essex Brigade after EOH in '45. I know he was at Dagenham, poss Hornchurch, temp E/Ham, but primarily at L22 Ilford. (I was born in '55 so things prior to me blank.) This film has awakened some vague memories of photo's from then but this adds to the overall memory of Dad. Thanks
Great video, well done.
RIP, ACO Bill Butler -from Dave Chamney, LFB 1986 . 2002, a real fireman and an excellent Commander. I was honoured to attend his funeral.
What a fantastic picture at 00.50, A30 Edgware Road. My first posting in 1967 with the very appliance I went to my first shout on. A truly great time for the fire brigade, not the financial and H&S restrictions there are now. Great atmosphere and character at the old place.
See a really good video on RUclips keep up there good work on RUclips hove a good day mate form greg Bouchard
Great video David and your book 'Beyond the Flames' is an excellent account of what life in the LFB was like many years ago. I'm not a firefighter, I merely have a passing interest in the service. I learned things I didn't know, such as how the Pump Escapes got their name. Those hook ladders didn't look very secure though! Wishing you a long and healthy retirement and thank-you for your commitment to what is a vital service, cheers!
Was Kingsland Rd for 13 years, what a good video!!!
You just can't beat the look of a Pump escape fire engine, and just so British
I am lucky enough to have severed in several cities across the UK but i am immensely proud of my time in LFB ( Paddington ) .
Great Video.....Still cant get over the loss of the bells...
Nice on Pikey, great video 👍🏼
I love seeing the old fire equipment
A number of the Fire engines looked similar to the Green Goddess, but iin Fire Engine Red, instead of Military Green. I remember visiting London in the 80's, and seeing similar looking fire engines to this video, whereas all of the other fire engines I had seen, looked as they do now.
Nowadays you are lucky if any of the fire engines are red at all. Even they appear to carry advertising.
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I love the old fire engines
My grandfather was in the London fire brigade from 1962 to 1984
Glad that you liked it Keith Wells.
Sorry, we missed you at the funeral - great to see Eamon , Tom and Bob Tichband - I'm a tour guide now at Chatham Historic Dockyard, but still miss the aura of the Brigade, even though I was non - uniformed, I was always made to feel a part of a family, which I always miss - best job I ever had- much, much more than a job!
"The real heroes do not wear tight suits, they do not imitate spiders or bats, they can not fly. And sometimes they die trying to do it!"
A phrase about firefighters. Greetings from Venezuela.
Great pics
Many thanks for your kind comment ixionpeak46. What out for the new book coming out before Christmas....Fire-floats and Fireboats.
Thanks for the reply David, I'll keep my eyes out for the new book. I did laugh at the tale of both Southwark and Dockhead turning out for a shout and both Station Officers were absolutely skittle-brained! Regards, James
"The real heroes do not wear tight suits, they do not imitate spiders or bats, they can not fly. And sometimes they die trying to do it!"
A phrase about firefighters. Best regards from Venezuela.
Very enjoyable, that gear they used to wear those boots look like rubber and their jackets rough wool, it does not look very fire resistant, presumably it was? and when was the switch from black to yellow?
They would have worn wool trousers under the rubber leggings, the boots were leather. Wool was worn for a long time as it is naturally fire resistant igniting at 660 degrees Celsius. They switched from black to yellow from 1974 onwards
See a relly good song u hove pout on there video mate keep up there good work on RUclips mate form greg Bouchard u do a really good job on RUclips mate hove a good day mate
Awesome vid
Thanks for that.
Been there done that got the T shirt 1964 to 1970 B 37/C30 Holloway Tony Sneesby
The really good to what's this vedio,i love to what and it's also sad
That's the time i was born 1970's
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