Auxiliary firemen and canteen staff pose with their appliance possibly in London Road. Picture: George French collectionplaceholder image
Auxiliary firemen and canteen staff pose with their appliance possibly in London Road. Picture: George French collection

Great memories of the fire service in Portsmouth throughout the years

Deborah Croker
By Deborah Croker

Retro Specialist

Published 19th Feb 2021, 17:21 GMT

Here’s an interesting and historic collection of shots from the past to enjoy of firemen from all over our local areas.

Included are a fireman’s wedding in 1942, a huge fire at Benny & Sons on the corner of Twyford Avenue and Kingston Road, a firefighters display in 1932, Canadian firemen in Southsea and a Police Fire Brigade exercise in Edinburgh Road in 1939.

Southsea firefighters put out the flaming pier on June 11, 1974. The News PP4153

9. Firefighter memories

Southsea firefighters put out the flaming pier on June 11, 1974. The News PP4153 Photo: The News archive

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Canadian firemen in Southsea Tom Johnstone, second from the right with the station mascot Edward Andrews. Is he still with us?

10. Firefighter memories

Canadian firemen in Southsea Tom Johnstone, second from the right with the station mascot Edward Andrews. Is he still with us? Photo: The news archive

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Havant firemen outside their old station resplendent in their brass helmets

11. Firefighter memories

Havant firemen outside their old station resplendent in their brass helmets Photo: The News archive

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Chichester Fire Brigade engine undated

12. Firefighter memories

Chichester Fire Brigade engine undated Photo: The News archive

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