Statue of James Braidwood. 에딘버러(Edinburgh)

Statue of James Braidwood.

에딘버러(Edinburgh). 스코틀랜드(Scotland)

 

James Braidwood

1800-1861

Father of the British Fire Service

 

This statue is dedicated to the memory of James Braidwood, a pioneer of the scientific approach to fire-fighting. It also recognises the courage and sacrifice of fire-fighters, not only in Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service, but all over the world.

 

In 1824, Edinburgh suffered two disastrous fires which destroyed much of the old city. As a result, the City Council decided to create the world's first Municipal Fire Brigade and James Braidwood was appointed to takes command.

 

Quickly establishing an effective service, he developed new fire-fighting techniques, many of which are still used today. In 1832, he left his native Edinburgh to establish London's first full-time fire brigade.

 

Always at the front of the action, he was killed whilst fighting a fire in London's Tooley Street.

 

This statue has been provided through the vision and, to a great degree, the generous sponsorship of Dr Frank Rushbrook CBE - a former Firemaster of Edinburgh and a successor of James Braidwood.

 

 

 

 

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