TO FIGHT FIRES
CO-OPERATIVE SCHEME DEVISED
IN EVENT OF EMERGENCY
Details of a plan devisfed by (he Dominion Fire Controller to operate in the event of an emergency were discussed at the recent meeting of the Whakatane Fire Board. The scheme introduces, a system known as the Regional Assistance System, which provides for brigadesmen from a distance rallying lo control fires in a 'Centre which lias become the victim of a bombing raid an .earthquake or any other major disaster. The entire brigade would not vacate their home town but would leave a skeleton stall' on the spot to cope with any local outbreaks should they arise. From Whakatane it was anticipated that tiie tender, 800 ft of hose, 2 stand pipes and 20 men would be made available for travelling, if need b:i as far as Auckland. This would leave 12 men still here on duty; with .sufficient equipment to deal witli local fires. It was pointed out that there would be no emergen'jy ea'ls made unless absolutely necessary. The Whakatane Board has lent its * approval lo the scheme.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 6, Issue 10, 30 September 1942, Page 5
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180TO FIGHT FIRES Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 6, Issue 10, 30 September 1942, Page 5
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