Training Firemen 1961

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Various shots of a fire engine being brought into action and extension ladder swung round into position. MS. Fireman climbing extension ladder. Fireman operating ladders from bottom. Various shots of firemen undergoing different training techniques and first aid exercises....

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Cataloguer:
James
Stock:
Colour
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
85626
Sort Number:
UN 3520 C
Time in/Out:
01:33:19:00 / 01:38:33:00
Canister:
UN 3520 C
Film ID:
2986.17
Issue Date:
1961

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