Hendon fire station was opened in May 1914 without any fanfare or plaque. It housed firemen and their families, faced challenges during WWI, and adapted to new technologies.
The history of Hendon's emergency services dates back to 1855, with volunteers responding to emergencies by ringing a bell. The station architecture was influenced by local council offices in 1914.
During WWI, a fire engine was handed over to the Army, and after the war, efforts were made to retrieve it. Watchmen at the top of the station looked for fires until 1930s.
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