James Braidwood, Superintendent, LFEE
James Braidwood (1800-1861), founder of the world's first municipal fire service in Edinburgh in 1824. He was the first director of what was to become the London Fire Brigade, the London Fire Engine Establishment. He is credited with the development of the modern municipal fire service
Picture No
11964182
Media ID
46906574
Size
3969px x 5088px
(4.1MB)
Credit
©London Fire Brigade / Mary Evans Picture Library
Source
London Fire Brigade Archive
Date
1833
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