Harpenden's Fire Brigade
Before 1914
Harpenden Fire Brigade was formed as a volunteer force in 1880, with premises alongside the British School, Leyton Road (demolished to give access to James Marshall House and Day Centre). A steam fire engine was funded by public subscription and formally presented on 1 August 1912.
1. Outside Fire Station with manual pump - early 1900s
Cat no HC 182
2. Brigade with new steam pump - 1912
Cat no HC 183
3. Brigade with two pumps - 1913
Cat no HC 177
4. Fire Brigade First Aid team
Cat no HC 110
5. Fire Brigade. 1925
Cat no Slides B 2.1