Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Fire Brigade
LCC-LFB Change from brass to cork fire helmets
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from London Fire Brigade
LCC-LFB Change from brass to cork fire helmets
A significant landmark when on 14 July 1934 the LFB started to replace its traditional brass helmet with a new compressed cork design. It would be four years before the changeover was completed. The death of a firefighter, when his brass helmet touched a live cable during firefighting operations, brought about the policy change. Here the brass helmet, introduced by Captain Eyre Massey Shaw (Metropolitan Fire Brigade), a symbol of Londons firemen for over seventy years, meets a modern, safer replacement
London Fire Brigade is a world class fire and rescue service for London, Londoners and visitors
Media ID 6500021
© London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
1930s 1938 Brass Brigade Cork Dangerous Fire Firefighter Firefighters Firefighting Fireman Firemen Helmet Helmets July London Metropolitan Operations Safety Service Thirties Traditional Cable Change Changeover Compressed Headgear Live Policy Replace Safer Significant Touched Unifrom Unifroms
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Fire Brigade
> Historic
> Monuments and landmarks
> London Fire Brigade
> London Fire Brigade
> London Fire Brigade
> Uniforms
> London Fire Brigade
> Vintage
> Popular Themes
> Firefighters
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.