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Fire Brigade street fire alarm call post
A passer-by pulls a fire alarm to notify the fire brigade of an incident. By the outbreak of the First World War the London Fire Brigade area was well covered with electric fire alarms. On breaking the glass cover, the brass handle was pulled and this would register at the fire station the precise location of the alarm. The instruction on the alarm says: Wait for Engine, so that the caller could then direct the crew into action
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Alarm Alarms Alert Brass Breaking Electric Handle Incident Passer Pull Pulling Alerting Firefighting
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In this evocative photograph from the London Fire Brigade archive, a passer-by takes action to alert the fire department to an incident on the street. The image captures a moment of urgency and community spirit as the woman, dressed in a hat and coat, pulls the handle of a fire alarm post. By the outbreak of the First World War, the London Fire Brigade's area was well covered with electric fire alarms. The glass cover was designed to be broken in case of emergency, revealing the brass handle that, when pulled, would register the precise location of the alarm at the fire station. The instruction on the alarm reads "Wait for Engine," allowing the caller to then direct the crew into action upon their arrival. This system streamlined the response process and ensured that the fire brigade could quickly and effectively address any fire-related emergencies on the city's roads and pavements. The image serves as a reminder of the crucial role that fire alarms play in firefighting and the importance of being prepared for unexpected incidents.
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