From My Archive I Choose…
F is for Fire Service
Essex Fire Service Crest
F is for Fire Station
West Hampstead Fire Station
F is for Fire Appliance
London Fire Brigade DPL1146 on a shout in Barnet
F is for Firefighter’s Helmet
Alasdair Tries On A Firefighter's Helmet
And Finally – Finchley Fire Station at Change of Watch
Checking The Appliances at Change of Watch - Finchley Fire Station
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Greetings Frizz
Excellent shots. LOVE the fire house.
Thanks Nancy – that’s very much a traditional London County Council one from 1901
Finchley Fire Station is more modern but dates to 1936 and is of the concrete style favoured by the London County Council at that time. You might like the ex-Highgate Fire Station – now converted to private dwellings 
Newer Fire Stations are less visually appealing!
Ah, just been visiting cyberIndia and then I arrive in Clacton for a fire station briefing. Fab pictures as usual…
Sadly I don’t have any Indian Fire Engines
Thanks Kate – I really must try to write more but with all these photo challenges I find it all too easy to let the camera do the talking!
I love your photo’s and admire firemen who risk their lives. Outstanding today
Thanks Jackie – I too have the utmost admiration for the fire crews
Great photos Martin! Love the West Hampstead Fire Station… and its 1901 architecture. In addition to wearing a firefighter’s helmet, is Alasdair wearing a shirt with a bus on it?
Thanks Theresa – yes he is indeed
all great shots
Thank you Polly
Five fantastic F’s, Martin!
Reminds me of the fire station where I grew up… it was such a cool place! I even got to tour it a few times (always loved it, of course)!
Hi Bob – glad I gave you some cool memories
Finchley Fire Station is 400 yards down the road from my house. Alasdair’s helmet shot was the result of a chance encounter. We were walking home from the football and found a Finchley appliance in a side road with its crew of firefighters carrying out one of their periodic access and familiarity checks. I asked if I could photograph the Appliance and they fell over themselves to be friendly and helpful including inviting Alasdair aboard 
I made a point of writing to the London Fire Brigade saying what a credit to the Brigade the Finchley Firefighters are! I understand that the message was duly passed on – Headquarters were certainly pleased to receive it.
It is so cool to be able to travel the world through each others blogs. These were some really nice photos. Thanks for sharing.
I agree orples – so many interesting people and cultures to discover in a friendly environment
I’m pleased you enjoyed the photos. Thank you for dropping by 
Alistair looks like he’s about to take a fighter plane out for a run. The fire station looks more the kind of building that would be a pub
“Alasdair” i should say. Sorry I hate spelling people’s names wrong.
Heyy
No worries! Alasdair has got used to the fact that the average English teacher can’t spell 
I think Finchley Firestation would make a great pub 
Another excellent feast my friend…
You have a wonderful edge with
that camera of yours
I especially like the ‘Change of Watch’
offering as it adds a sense of adventure…
Androgoth
Hi Androgoth – thanks for that
You have a great Day 
All great shots Martin! I do admire the courage of the fire crews.
Thanks Gracie – Good people one and all