Higher And Higher

A recent addition to the Gisborne Fire Brigade's equipment is a 50 foot extension ladder which will enable the brigade to reach to the top of every building in Gisborne if need be. The ladder is fitted with big wheels which enable it to be used in confined spaces. It will also be adapted to fit on to one of the brigade's engines.

New Ladder For Brigade

×

 

• 

Firemen practice with the ladder at the station training tower.

×

 

• 

Divisional Officer Kevin Mcintosh tries out the ladder.

×

 

• 

From left, Firemen Bernie Bliss, Doug McArthur, John Lund (obscured), and Graeme Barrington winch the ladder up the tower.