Time the Essence

Time was the essence during the East Coast Fire Brigade Sub-Association competitions, which were held at Te Karaka on November 4. Teams from Ruatoria, Tokomaru Bay, Tolaga Bay, Manutuke, Wairoa, Matawai, Nuhaka, Gisborne and Te Karaka all took part. The efficiency of some teams was impaired by the slippery ground conditions which prevailed after light rain, but this did not prevent good times being recorded.

Te Karaka A team members Brian Malone (left) and Boy Munro knock down the markers during the breaching event.

Manning the pump during one of the events is Ginger Rewi, of Matawai.

Hard pressed time-keepers are, from left, Doug Trass (Nuhaka), Derek Young (Te Karaka) and Allen Robb (Matawai).

Top team and aggregate winners were Te Karaka A. From left, Enoka Kopua, Brian Malone, Laurie Beech and Boy Munro

A fireman's stance is held by Brian Malone and Boy Munro.

About to start in their turn on the breaching event is the Tolaga Bay team, which is John Hird, Gregg Dafton, Snow Madden and Pat King

Dan Green, of Gisborne, runs out with the hose

The small target area of the markers makes control of the hoses just that much more difficult.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 222 : November 29, 1972

Time the Essence