West Ham fire engine like a motor coach . A new fire engine in the front of which are seats so arranged that the firemen sit motor coach fashion behind the driver and officer has been acquied by West Ham fire brigade . Mounted on the engine is a new 50 feet fire escape made entirely of steel . There is a pump at either side capable of delivering 800 gallons of water a minute . Photo shows , West Ham firemen , demonstrating the new 50 feet all steel fire escape . 10 December 1935