Princes Risborough Fire Brigade Firemen, Engine, And Medals 1920 Real Photo Postcard
The Princes Risborough Fire Brigade served the market town of Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire, England, providing essential fire protection to the local community. Volunteer and municipal fire services like this one were fundamental to public safety across Britain in the early 20th century, operating independently before the comprehensive nationalization of fire services during World War II.
The fire engine, named "The Prince," represents the modernization of fire-fighting apparatus during the interwar period (c. 1920s-1930s), marking a crucial transition from horse-drawn or steam-powered pumps to more efficient motorized vehicles. These early motorized engines significantly improved response times and operational capabilities, equipped with pumps, hoses, and ladders, operated by the uniformed firefighters depicted.
The fire engine, named "The Prince," represents the modernization of fire-fighting apparatus during the interwar period (c. 1920s-1930s), marking a crucial transition from horse-drawn or steam-powered pumps to more efficient motorized vehicles. These early motorized engines significantly improved response times and operational capabilities, equipped with pumps, hoses, and ladders, operated by the uniformed firefighters depicted.
