| THE FIREMAN A day in the life of a fireman - lovely educational film originally shown in schools. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6577 |
| Catalog #: | 487746 | |
| Clip Number: | 487746-4 | |
| Orginal Film: | DOCUMENTARIES | |
| Timecode: | 01:52:14 - 01:57:54 | |
| Location: | England | |
| Year Shot: | 1947 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FIREFIGHTING: Work LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England OCCUPATIONS: Fire & Rescue | |
| Description: | An alarm light comes on in the station. C/U of the alarm bell ringing. Men running and good shots from above and below of men sliding down the pole in the middle of the station. They climb aboard the engine and it leaves the station . The word "Dockhead" visible above the doors. Could be "L.(?)C.C. Dockhead". Three engines leave the station. Shot from on board the engine as it drives through the streets at speed. Man ringing the bell on the engine. They arrive at a burning building. A wheeled escape ladder is taken off the engine. Activity as the men go about their work. Attaching fire hoses etc. C/U of men at top of the ladder from above. Gauges on the engine. Men directing fire hose into the building. The team return to the station. Hoses are packed away, uniforms taken off and they have a cup of tea. | |
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