General titles A History of the Society for the Protection of Life from Fire and its Awards Saved from the
Founded in 1836 during the reign of William IV, the Society for the Protection of Life from Fire pioneered fi re escape and rescue services in London and then across the country. Saved from the Flames by Roger Willoughby and John Wilson, both well- known experts on life-saaving awards, tells the fascinating story of the Society from its earliest days, including how the initial setup descended into acrimony and fi nancial collapse with even the Secretary ending up in debtor’s prison, to its reform in 1843 where under new management an evangelical spirit and philanthropic zeal helped the Society progress solidly through the 19th century. By 1881 it was a purely humane society distributing medals, watches, testimonials and other awards. in ths book the history of these events
Flames
is discussed in critical and substantial detail, charting the fate of the Society through its Victorian heyday and the turbulent years of the 20th century up to the present day. The Society continues its important work recognising and applauding the extraordinary actions of many ordinary people. Entering blazing buildings, vehicle wrecks and other situations where fi res occur to save life takes considerable courage even for those trained and equipped for the task. The Society has always sought to reward those brave men, women and children who have shown such courage. The names of many of those decorated by the Society are recorded here for the fi rst time, together with details of the dramatic events and sometimes tragedies that formed a catalyst for their actions.
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