Fire Practice (1952)

Fire practice for turntable ladder drill. Middlesex. M, S tower smoking from smoke bomb which has been let off for practise purposes. Various shots as fire engines approach the scene. M, S firemen putting in hydrant. C, U as they plug in hoses and lay them. M, S fireman running up escape and positioning himself. M, S crew screwing down engine supports. M, S fireman starting mechanical ladder. Various shots as the ladder extends, C, U operator. M, S from ladder of ground below as it rises. Firemen watch as the ladder continues to extend up to the tower. M, S s fireman at top of ladder. C, U ladder operator. M, S volunteer victim fireman Phillip Bates attached to rope, he is lowered to the ground. L, S ladders converging on tower. Various shots as firemen direct their hoses on the tower. FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES V