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

Source: Entry in the 2021 Christchurch City Libraries Photo Hunt

Source: View in Canterbury Stories

Reference ID: CCL-PH21-217

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