Firefighting team of two

20 December 1966

Firefighting team of two

20 December 1966

Interesting view of firefighters atop the veranda and fighting the fire from the street. My son, Simon, a volunteer firefighter, notes the team of 2 firefighters handling the hose, one directing the flow of water, and the other firefighter leaning back on the ground, his ankle happens to be resting on a hose, to help manage the ‘jet reaction’ (force of water).
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Creator: Peter Basire

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - South

Contributor: Barbara Newcombe

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