Ready for action

Australia, 1956

Film
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Film trailer on bushfire prevention. Summer always brings the curse of fire. Photographed at a fire-control field day held at Wyong, N.S.W., this short film illustrates how firemen prepare for the threat of fire. They overhaul their organisation, communications equipment and gear; safeguard buildings before the fire season commences; practise in using fire-fighting equipment; construct fire-breaks and practice mopping up after a fire.

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Credits

director

Jack Rogers

producer

Eric Thompson

production company

Australian news and Information Bureau

Forestry and Timber Bureau (Australia)

Duration

00:04:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1956

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