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    Hiya, I am sure that George Quibell is part of Beryl Quibell's family who allowed me to post a picture from her family album. I will pass on your comments. Regards.
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    A Family of Plasters called Quibell renovating houses following bomb damage or new Council Houses in Birmingham. Family photo courtesy of Beryl Quibell
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    Central Fire Station married quarters landing crew taking a break in the 50s.
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    Jubilant winners of the Brigade BA Competitions. My good friend in the service cap. "Lofty" Sanders RIP. Birmingham Fire & Ambulance Service.
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    Acocks Green Fire Station 1941 my Station for a couple of years in the 70s Cheers Viv I will keep them coming.
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    Despatch Riders Hobmore Road
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    Birmingham Fire Brigade Ladies Football Team
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    Aston Fire Station

    Yes 1 hour or 2 hour proto depending on size of the oxygen cylinder.
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    Aston Fire Station

    Siebel Gorman Proto Breath Apparatus used by Birmingham Fire Brigade until it was superseded by Compressed Air Sets in the 70s. Picture taken at Aston Fire Station on the right my ex comrades Fm Clive James and Fm Mick Rooney. The duration of Proto could be extended by closing and opening the...
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    Birmingham Fire Brigade

    Central Fire Station nearing completion by Percy Cox main contractor
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    Fatal Fire Frankfurt St Hockley

    https://m.facebook.com/groups/107579369785/permalink/10157295026684786/
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    horse drawn engine

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/766295596743291/permalink/3900102363362583/
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    White Watch Central Fire Station early 60s. I (1st left back row) am only one of 3 who are still alive and kicking.
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    BF&AS Breathing Apparatus Competitions Central fire Station
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    WMFS. CFO George Merrill RIP and another. Line up of Firemen in Chrome Helmets at Central Fire Station.
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