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LCC-LFB Recruit firemen training at Brigade HQ, SE1
During the 1950s recruit firefighters were trained at the Brigade Headquarters, Lambeth. Here the recruit squad are rescuing by carrying down on the 50 foot wheeled escape ladder pitched to the third floor of the station drill tower
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1959 Carry Climb Climbing Drill Escape Floor Foot Headquarters Injured Instructor Ladder Ladders Lambeth Practice Practising Recruit Recruits Rescuing Squad Trainer Tutor Wheel Wheeled Wounded Yard Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen
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In this evocative photograph from the 1950s, a group of recruit firefighters from the London County Council Fire Brigade (LCC-LFB) are seen practicing their rescue skills at the Brigade Headquarters in Lambeth, SE1. The firefighters are shown carrying a person down a 50-foot wheeled escape ladder, which has been pitched to the third floor of the station drill tower. The recruits, dressed in their full firefighting gear, appear focused and determined as they carefully make their way down the ladder with their injured comrade. The London Fire Brigade's training program during the 1950s was rigorous and demanding, with recruits undergoing extensive instruction in various aspects of firefighting. The drill tower at the Lambeth Headquarters was an essential part of their training, providing them with the opportunity to practice their climbing and rescue skills in a controlled environment. The firefighters are guided by their tutors and instructors, who are not visible in the photograph but are no doubt watching closely to ensure that all safety protocols are being followed. The recruits' dedication and teamwork are on full display as they carry their wounded colleague down the ladder, demonstrating the camaraderie and selflessness that are essential qualities for any firefighter. This photograph captures a moment in time when the London Fire Brigade was preparing its recruits for the challenges they would face on the job. The image is a testament to the bravery and commitment of the firefighters who served during the 1950s and continues to inspire those who follow in their footsteps today.
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