Under Fire Britain’s Fire Service at War
“Under Fire: Britain’s Fire Service at War” by John Leete, published by History Press Limited in 2008, offers a detailed account of the Auxiliary Fire Service established in the late 1930s and the subsequent formation of the National Fire Service in 1941. This edition, comprising 151 pages, presents a historical overview enriched with interviews from firemen and women who experienced this tumultuous period, alongside previously unseen photographs and documents that highlight their contributions during the Second World War.
Readers will find a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of fire services in Great Britain, focusing on the challenges and triumphs faced by these brave individuals. The book emphasizes the importance of a unified firefighting force and includes insights into the role of the volunteer Corps of Canadian Firefighters. Through vivid narratives and historical context, Leete captures the essence of the fire service’s efforts during a critical time in 20th-century history.
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In the late 1930s the Fire Brigades Act brought into being the Auxiliary Fire Service – setting up a force that operated in parallel with regular fire fighters. In the early stages of the Second World War, as the government realised the importance of a unified fire fighting force throughout the county, emergency provisions were made for a National Fire Service. This came into being in 1941. This account of the NFS from its foundation includes many vivid and moving interviews with firemen and women who lived through the period, previously unseen photographs and documents, and also illustrates the vital role of the volunteer Corps of Canadian Fire fighters. John Leete records in detail the magnificent contribution made by these brave men and women.
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