who have been trained in loss prevention measures and can prioritise their actions based on commercial knowledge. Speed is of the essence if unnecessary damage is to be avoided, which was why Salvage Tenders were painted red and used claxons - it is pointless turning up to a fire when all the damage has already occurred. End The Liverpool Salvage Corps ceased to exist in May 1984 after 142 years. See also New York Fire Patrol Salvage Corps References Records of the Fire Salvage Association of Liverpool Ltd (National Archives) Mardon, Roger C. An illustrated history of fire engines (Ian Allan Publishing, 2001) p. 99) External links Photos of the Liverpool Salvage Corps History of Merseyside Defunct fire and rescue services of England Salvage corps