XEE4404929: Firefighters of Paris. Central Post (Fire Hall): Call to fire. At the time of the fire call, the stable guards bring the horses from their stall to their hitch position above which the hanging harnesses will be all seated by a simple traction. The driver lights up his fireplace after turning the fuel tap of his boiler; the last sappers descend from their room by the mat to take their place on the van., French School, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images
XEE4404945: Firefighters of Paris. Soldier's school. On arrival at the regiment, young soldiers, called or volunteer enlistment, receive military infantry training. They are thus well versed with all the requirements of military discipline and better prepared to receive the special instructions that will enable them to render the special services which are the raison d'être of the body. in “Album militaire scene de la vie du soldat, firemen”, 1892., French School, (19th century) / Bridgeman Images