The Birth Of A Service (1940 1945)

Great charity appeal film for The National Fire Service Benevolent Fund. Excellent fire fighting footage. Introductory intertitles read as follows: A Story of the Firemen Firewomen of Britain Produced by Pathe Pictures Ltd with the Cooperation of the National Fire Begins with still shots of old fashioned fireman s helmet and wartime fire helmet. Various shots of firemen and firewomen on parade. They march through streets very impressive turn out. Strident, patriotic music accompanies the shots. Montage sequence showing work of firemen and firewomen during the Second World War. Narrator speaks of the birth of the National Fire Service. Demonstrations of fire fighting equipment are shown. Teaching firemen and firewomen are given training in techniques and procedures. Women are trained in control room work. We see fitness training for men and women star jumps, health and beauty type routines for the women gymnastics for the men. Pipes being laid to ensure that