{"product_id":"unsung-heroes-eastbournes-fire-service-1824-1974-paperback-1","title":"Unsung Heroes: Eastbourne's Fire Service 1824 - 1974 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKevin Gordon\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eStephen Levine\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor 150 years, they answered the call. This is their story.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong before the blue lights and modern water tenders we know today, a small group of volunteers stood ready to protect the town of Eastbourne from fire. \u003ci\u003eUnsung Heroes\u003c\/i\u003e traces the remarkable 150-year journey of Eastbourne's fire service - from its humble origins under Vestry control in 1824 to its amalgamation into the East Sussex Fire Service in 1974.\u003cbr\u003eThis richly detailed local history brings to life the men and women who served, the officers who led them, and the fires that tested them. Drawing on historical records and illustrated throughout with photographs, the book charts the extraordinary transformation of a Victorian volunteer brigade into a modern, professional emergency service.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside you will find: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDramatic accounts of major fires and the crews who fought them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed history of fire appliances - from the earliest hand pumps to powerful water tenders and turntable ladders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortraits of the officers who commanded the brigade and the personnel who served with distinction and bravery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe brigade's role during the Second World War, when the stakes could not have been higher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe camaraderie of inter-brigade competitions and the proud traditions of the service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe story of the 1974 amalgamation that brought an era to a close\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWhether you have a personal connection to Eastbourne, a passion for British fire service history, or simply a love of local heritage, \u003ci\u003eUnsung Heroes\u003c\/i\u003e is a fitting tribute to those who protected their community quietly, bravely, and without seeking recognition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA piece of Sussex history, finally given the attention it deserves.\u003c\/b\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 206\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 9.61 x 6.69 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 05, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46718083498181,"sku":"9780993544132","price":30.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/SRh27lV4r-9780993544132_78614718-49e6-4e97-96e5-304e43e53690.webp?v=1786584020","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/unsung-heroes-eastbournes-fire-service-1824-1974-paperback-1","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}