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Services On Show
A two part showing of Gisborne's Emergency Services was held on August 6 and 9. On the 6th a parade of the services was staged down Gladstone Road and at this point the public began to realize just how many people are involved in the services, and how complex they are. On the 9th these services (Police, Fire Brigade, Ministry of Transport and St John Ambulance) opened their premises for the day with special displays being organised for the public.
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Prior to the "open shop" day on August 9 the police dog handling team showed their worth with a display at Rugby Park before the Romania v. Poverty Bay game.
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At the Ministry of Transport Traffic Officer R. McFarlane explains how a speed detector works.
Young drivers testing their reaction on the special tester are Malcolm Williamson and Brendan Humphries. At right is Traffic Officer M. Trotter. Fire control, using foam, and the rescue of a victim trapped in a car, were demonstrated at the Fire Station.
Firemen running out the hose to the fire simulated in the shed at the back.
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After being placed on a stretcher the "car accident victim" is put into the St John Ambulance and taken to hospital.
At the St John depot Brigadesman Imrie explains the use of equipment to visitors.
Three of the St John ambulances out for inspection. The whole exercise was very worthwhile and brought to the notice of the public the excellent services provided by these organisations which, more often than not, are taken for granted.