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Film Number

4219

Title

FIREFIGHTERS IN THE MAKING

Producer

A E B Productions

Date

*1937/8/40

Gauge

16mm

Colour

b/w

Sound

silent

Running Time

13 mins 09 secs

Description

Film about the Blackpool Fire Brigade - the film opens with views of the control room receiving a call and the fire engines leaving the station. There then follows the various training exercises practised by the fireman - there is a demonstration of the Longworth Safety Line; gas mask and respirator drill; and ladder and rescue practice. The firemen are also seen cleaning the fire engine and equipment, and testing the water pumps.

 

 



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