What is a firefighter?

Australia, 1986

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Trevor Lunn introduces Brion Jones, Station Officer, M.F.B. who outlines the training and different tasks performed by fireman including rescuing people from fires, extinguishing fires, preventing the spread and property damage caused by fires, road rescue, assisting with chemical incidents, gas leaks and unusual rescues from cliffs, trenches and drains.

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director

Jeff Spencer

producer

David Ferris

production company

Victoria. Schools Division. Curriculum Branch

Duration

00:12:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1986

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