SEE THE TRUCKS
The introduction of motorized apparatus had a profound impact on the fire service. Read More…
SEE THE TRUCKS
The introduction of motorized apparatus had a profound impact on the fire service. Read More…
Today we also remember the Canadian Corps of Firefighters. These were 422 brave volunteers from the ranks of trained fire fighters from civilian fire departments all across Canada who shipped out to Britain in May of 1942. Although they arrived after the peak of the Blitz, they provided valuable support to fill gaps for the hard-pressed British National Fire Service that was coping with the effects of the aerial bombing campaigns in addition to answering to “normal” civilian and industrial needs.
On arrival, the Canadians underwent intensive training in the British firefighting equipment, infrastructure and techniques and went on to run a number of fire stations around the country, including in the port cities of Southampton, Bristol, Plymouth and Portsmouth, as well as their London headquarters.
The Corps served some 2 ½ years, until they were shipped back home in 1944. Three of their number were killed and did not return with them. Several others were wounded or injured.
See more on the corps under Learn on the CFFM website.
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