Film Number |
840 |
Title |
[OVERSEAS FIRE DEPARTMENTS] |
Producer |
City of Manchester Fire Brigade |
Date |
*1955/6/7/8/9/61/62 |
Gauge |
16mm |
Colour |
b/w & colour |
Sound |
silent |
Running Time |
23 mins 49 secs |
Description |
Overseas fire departments - the CTIF Conference in Rome - views of the city and Castel Gandolfo, the summer residence of Pope Pius X11; scenes at the Italian Central Fire Training School; inspection of firemen by the Italian President. Manchester's Chief Fire Officer visits Canada and the US - Vancouver fire station; the Los Angeles Conference of the International Association of Fire Chiefs - views of the town and conference area. The visit of the Chief Officer to the Persian Gulf - airport and petroleum company brigades; a desert fire. Portugal - parade, displays, the brigade museum and roll of honour. |
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