| THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM FIRE BRIGADE INTER STATION COMPETITIONS Firemen demonstrate the use of their equipment - hoses, ladders, etc. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5342 |
| Catalog #: | 243493 | |
| Clip Number: | 243493-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1305 | |
| Timecode: | 01:44:23 - 01:45:41 | |
| Location: | Handsworth Park, Birmingham. | |
| Year Shot: | 1926 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FIREFIGHTING: Exhibitions LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England | |
| Description: | The City of Birmingham Fire Brigade Inter-Station competitions. Handsworth Park, Birmingham. M/S of a gentleman wearing a large medallion (the Mayor) inspecting a troop of firemen. M/S of the same man presenting awards to the firemen (small boxes - contains medals?). M/S of firemen detaching a large ladder on wheels from the back of a fire truck, part of a display taking place in a field in front of an audience. M/S of the firemen frantically extending the ladder by turning a handle. A fireman rushes up the extended ladder carrying a hose, the ladder is leant against some tall scaffolding. Panning shot follows another firemen up a smaller ladder against the scaffolding. The firemen rescues a mannequin which he slings over his shoulder as he descends. | |
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