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Time
When you're waiting for the emergency call, time goes by so slowly...
Student film 1978 4 mins
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Overview
Time passes very slowly when you're a firefighter waiting for the emergency call. When the siren sounds, though, it's action stations - down the pole, into the vehicle, don the gear, and off and away! This short film featuring members of 'A' Division of Greater Manchester Fire Service shows us just how a firefighter's day can unfold.
Genres
Student filmDocumentary
Released
1978
Country
United Kingdom
Location
Salford
Language
English
Subjects
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