Ross Fire Station: Fire Fighting Demonstration, September 18, 1975
Ross Fire Station: Fire Fighting Demonstration, September 18, 1975
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| Title | Ross Fire Station: Fire Fighting Demonstration, September 18, 1975 |
|---|---|
| Description |
Black and white photograph showing two firemen dressed in full protective clothing tackling a column of fire. Behind them is a third fireman in regular uniform holding the hose. The article is headed "FIREMEN GIVE DISPLAY". A fire fighting demonstration was put on for members of the "Hereford and Worcester Fire Protection Association" who were holding a meeting at the Fire Station. The participating firemen are not named. It was not until 1982 that the UK started recruiting full-time female firefighters. The first was Josephine Reynolds who joined the Norfolk Fire Service. |
| Photographer / artist | Unknown |
| Publisher | Ross Gazette |
| Contributor(s) | |
| Date | September 18, 1975 - page 4 |
| Type | Image |
| Format | Photograph |
| Identifier | RG209 |
| Area | Ross-on-Wye |
| Collection Holder | Ross Gazette Photograph Collection |
