The Worshipful Company of Firefighters

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The Massey Shaw Annual Banquet
March 2019, Cutlers' Hall, London

Captain Sir Eyre Massey Shaw

First Chief Officer 1861 - 1891, The Metropolitan Fire Brigade

Captain Shaw penned these words; “A Fireman to be successful must enter buildings; He must get in below, above, on every side, from opposite houses, over brick walls, over side walls, through panels of doors, through windows, through loopholes cut by Himself in the gates, the walls, the roof; He must know how to reach he attic from he basement by ladders placed on half burned stairs, and the basement from the attic by rope made fast on a chimney; His whole success depends upon his getting in and remaining there, and he must always carry his appliances with Him, as without them he is of no use."

~ - ~ The Massey Shaw Fire Boat ~ - ~

The Massey Shaw Fire Boat was built in 1935 for the London County Council, and is proud to bear the name of London’s famous Fire Chief.

Massey Shaw was a great supporter of Fire floats during his time as Chief of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade. He realised that they could provide large amounts of water for fighting the increasing number of warehouse fires along the river.

Our vessel was developed to continue that ethos and protected London from the perils of fires for thirty-six years.

Since her restoration in 2013, thanks to a Heritage Lottery Grant, Massey Shaw has been actively supporting its educational credentials by attending events on the Thames and further afield.

During 2016, the Educational Trust will be taking part in the London Boat Show in January, attending various events with the Dunkirk Little Ships, supporting the work of the London Fire Cadets and participating with the Great Fire of London 350th celebrations.

If you would like to find out more about the activities of the Education Trust, please contact via our website www.masseyshaw.org