New fire engine with asbestos suits for fireman, equipment for fighting plane fires, at Croydon. A new fire engine, which carries asbestos suits, the fireman has arrived at Croydon, where it will be specially useful in fighting aeroplane fires. Fireman will be able to change into the asbestos clothing on the way to a fire, and rescue work will be gratefully facilitated. The machine, which looks like a bus, is also fitted with searchlights and a portable lighting plant. It has cost more than ?000. Photo shows, fireman wearing one of the asbestos suits and holding a hook designed for removing aeroplane wreckage in rescue work. The new fire engine is behind. 4 June 1937