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Today firefighters will line up in a guard of honour at the funeral to mark the incredible life of London's first post-war black firefighter Frank Bailey.

Frank Arthur Bailey came to London from Guyana in 1953 and as a political activist he joined West Indian Standing Conference.

He later attended a TUC conference and heard from a Fire Brigades Union (FBU) delegate that black people 'were not employed by the fire service'.

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How well do you know firefighters' helmets from our 150 year history? Take our quiz and let us know how you get on https://www.playbuzz.com/…/can-you-guess-what-year-these-he…

Can you guess what year our firefighters would have been wearing these nine helmets?

Since 1866, we have used 16 different styles of helmets, ranging from our first leather helmet design through to the iconic brass Metropolitan Fire Brigade model…

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January 9 at 1:49am

A boxing project launched by Lambeth firefighters is aiming to put gang crime on the ropes by getting young preople off the streets and into the gym. It offers young people a knock out blend of boxing lessons, fitness and firefighter skills and those taking part will have the chance to qualify as a personal trainer. The project hit the headlines this week when ITV news cameras visited the Brixton gym where we run the course. To find out more details visit our website: http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/…/LatestNewsReleases_gangcrim…

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January 8 at 9:39am

A firefighter’s first animal rescue was to an unwise owl stuck in a tree in a garden in Hayes, yesterday.

Hillingdon white watch were called to the garden on Normandy Drive by the RSPCA, who believe the owl is owned as it had leather straps around its feet.

Firefighter Noble used a short extension ladder to safely rescue the bird and it is currently being cared for by the RSPCA until in can be reunited with its owner.

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Emma Hetherington Had a few funny animal rescue stories from the OH over the years. His favourite was a small cat being given O2 by one of his colleagues, it woke up, saw this great hulking FF and tried to eat his face before leaping over his shoulder and taking off. He got a couple of scratches and gave the rest of his watch the giggles for the remainder of the shift.

January 9 at 1:04am

Harrison Travis Hello, I am from Heathrow owl rescue. One of our tawny owls escaped last week. Could someone please get in contact with my manager please on 07902210436. Thank you

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January 7 at 10:07am

Chelsea Firefighter Mark Whitfield was awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year’s Honours list for voluntary services to people and animals aboard.

Since 2006 Mark Whitfield, 39, has been raising money to buy decommissioned ambulances and mobile clinics and delivering them all over the world to places in real need. He renovates them in his own time making them more robust and equipped to deal with incidents in developing countries. Recently Mark sent six ambulances to Sierra Leone to help in their fight against Ebola and treat casualties. More information about his charity here http://www.globalaidvehicles.com/

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January 6 at 9:15am

To mark the 75th Anniversary of the biggest “Blitz” raid on the capital – The Second Great Fire of London - wartime fire engines were mobilised from Dowgate Fire Station to 'save' St Paul's cathedral. In our 150th year it is even more important than ever to remember all those firefighters who have given their life to protect London from fire.