Bedfordshire & Luton Fire & Rescue Service

The 'Brigade' Steamer is a horse-drawn steam fire engine, circa 1908, with a Shand Mason Engine and the Brigade is proud to have this restored and running.

The origins of this particular fire engine are in some doubt, but it is a smaller type of steamer of the type used in country districts early in the 20th century.

It is known to have been on the Duke of Bedford's Estate, in Thorney, Cambridgeshire, before the Second World War. During the war, it came under the control of the National Fire Service and was situated at Thorney Fire station, Cambridgeshire.

The steamer is now operated voluntarily by members & friends of the Brigade.