Fire boats were designed to be floating pumps that would never run out of water.
MuseumDiscover the history of London's fire stations
MuseumThe Tooley Street fire is often referred to as the greatest fire since the Great Fire of London.
MuseumExploring the history of industrial fire brigades in London
MuseumThe Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) was formed in 1866 after insurance companies told the government they were unwilling to be responsible for London's fire protection due to escalating compensation costs.
MuseumWelcome to the online home of the London Fire Brigade Museum. Come on in and meet yesterday's heroes...
MuseumIn 1666, a devastating fire swept through London, destroying 13,200 houses, 87 parish churches, The Royal Exchange, Guildhall and St. Paul’s Cathedral. So how did it start?
MuseumFor Black History Month historian Stephen Bourne tells us about some of the Black people involved in the fire service in the 1930s and 40s.
MuseumFrom street alarms and telegraphs, to our modern day 999 system, how the public has contacted us has seem some significant changes.
MuseumPop-up exhibition about the ‘Firefighter Artists’ is in a selection of London City Churches, from Friday 15 September
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