The picture shows members of Sheffield Fire Brigade carrying out a training exercise based on the evacuation of casualties from a block of flats.
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Although I have experience of fire, I'm grateful I've never been in a situation where I had to be carried to safety.
ReplyDeleteWhoa! Now that does take some balance, wot?
ReplyDeleteHah! I've had to do that. Off a cliff. Fun times.
ReplyDeleteLove the old photos. All our family come from Sheffield; Owlerton, Neepsend and Hunters Bar. That's from around 1900 until my grandmother died in mid-60s.
ReplyDeletewow. hope the top guy does not miss a step!
ReplyDeleteClassic pic . .I wonder if they still practice that way today?
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ReplyDeleteThanks for all the comments. John : We lived in Sheffield for about twelve years and our son was born there. He is now back there at University.
ReplyDeleteWow...actually, the training still includes this excercise, but they use life-size dummies...at least over here! :)
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