Fawley's Front Line - Couverture souple

Hansford, Roger

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0752498576 ISBN 13 : 9780752498577

Editeur : The History Press, 2014

Synopsis

Home to the UK’s largest refinery, Fawley is among the most at-risk parts of the country for petrochemical fires. Its fire service is vital to the area’s infrastructure and its firefighters must always be prepared. For the first time, the story of this fire station and of the Waterside’s private and military fire brigades is told. From establishment in the early twentieth century, through the development of the fire engine and firefighting techniques, to combating modern-day terrorist threats, Fawley’s firefighters have witnessed it all. This book looks at how the station and its crew, now reduced from full- to part-time staffing, have evolved in the face of new dangers and challenges.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

In one of the most at-risk areas of the country, fire-fighting and preparedness are no laughing matter. Home to the UK s largest refinery, Fawley is vulnerable to petrochemical fires making the fire service vital to the town s infrastructure. Hansford documents the provision and response of the local fire brigades through the century, not least with the threat of terrorism in the modern age. After having been established after several major incidents, Fawley s fire station was stood down from full- to part-time crewing and for the first time the story of this station and of Waterside s private fire brigades is told. From loading ships with explosives for war to the development of the fire engine and fire fighting through the century, this book will fascinate firefighters, historians and locals alike.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: The History Press
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0752498576
• ISBN 13: 9780752498577
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 136
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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