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- Photo courtesy of Western University of Ontario – Archives
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- Photo courtesy of Western University of Ontario – Archives
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- Photo courtesy of Western University of Ontario – Archives
April 28, 1954: Byron volunteer firemen using wooden extension ladders and a small booster hose attempt to extinguish a house fire.
It is believed this fire was on Main Street and involved the 2 story house, grocery store and a ladies and children’s wear shop.
Safety was not a concern in this era as demonstrated by the fedora worn by the roof personnel.
Engine 3 from London was dispatched from Station 3 on Bruce St. after the volunteers had answered a call to a small fire in the basement of the house, and discovered it had spread to the walls. No London firefighters are seen as they are inside the house preventing the fire from extending into the attic. Responding personnel were Capt. George Thompson, driver Len Everett and George Gibbs.
