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Firemen’s strike - basement fire (1977)

Genre

Interview

Interview with a fire officer on a fire in a basement and the difficulty the army fire replacement soldiers are facing during the firemen’s strike over wages. Male speaker and interviewer not identified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

REME guard at Windsor Castle (1986)

It is the first time in 42 years, that REME have been asked to take over guard duty at Windsor Castle. The 80 volunteers spent 4 weeks practicing arms in their cerimonial uniforms. John Malcolm Malee has...

ILR South Radio Online Audio

Beltane Fire in concert (1984)

A live concert - Beltane Fire at Dingwells - London

ILR Sharing Radio Online Audio

Firemen’s strike - How army coped with a fire (1977)

Genre

Interview

Interview on a fire at a factory and how the army fire replacement soldiers coped with the fire during the firemen’s strike over wages. Male speaker and interviewer not identified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Kings Cross fire disaster (1987)

Genre

Press conference

Assistant Chief Fire Officer Joe Kennedy talks to reporters about the Kings Cross Underground fire, the casualties and hazards for the fire fighters

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Kings Cross fire disaster (1987)

Genre

Interview

A Fire Brigade spokesman, Brian Clark, describes the scene and damage caused by the Kings Cross Underground fire. Cause is still being investigated. Male reporter not identified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Double glazing fire risk (1983)

Genre

Interview

Rodney Bennett interviews a male speaker (not identified) about the fire risks connected with fixed double glazed windows after a number of deaths due to victims becoming trapped.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Kings Cross fire disaster (1987)

Genre

Interview

Assistant Chief Fire Officer Joe Kennedy talking about the speed of the fire spreading in the Kings Cross Underground disaster and the tragic deathtoll. Says they are investigating the wooden escalator where...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Home Guard force (1983)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Air Marshal Sir Frederick Sowrey on the creation of a new Home Guard as a deterrent to war, aimed at young people. Male interviewer not identified.

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio

Possible cuts in the fire service (1995)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Tony Ritchie, the head of the London Fire Authority, about potential cuts in the fire service. London Fire Brigade may have to lose 600 jobs and close four fire stations following a reduction...

LBC IRN Radio Online Audio