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Memories of a retained fireman (2)
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No: 41538   Contributor:   Year: 2020   Country: United Kingdom
Memories of a retained fireman (2)

As you see the first-aid reels were lowdown on our Commer appliance. And for insurance purposes, even in the height of summer on farm fires we had to wear full hot uniform, heavy cumbersome helmet and wood-handled axe, belt & boots.
Photo of self 1958.
Picture added on 08 January 2020 at 15:58
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Be happy you did not have a Whitson bodied water tender. These had the hose reels on top of the bodywork and the crew needed a step and a grab handle to reach them, not to mention having to climb on the roof from the rear to re-wind them!

There are several photos of them on this site...

Added by Rob Johnson on 21 January 2020.
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