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Prevention is, undoubtedly, better than cure, and firemen all over New Zealand were conveying this message to business-houses, householders and children during the fire prevention week recently. We followed a Nelson Fire Brigade team out to Clifton Terrace School where the children were given a talk and shown a fire engine and how a small fire is put out. Mark Anderson and Paul Bonnington (top) demonstrate what they had been taught. Inset top are honorary firemen, Donald Heyward (top) and Allison Moffatt (bottom).

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Teacher Mr G. C. Ross is going to wear a helmet whether he likes it or not.

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Fireman Peter Hagerty demonstrates the breathing apparatus used by firemen in smoke-filled rooms

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Donald Gill, assisted by fireman Rex Harvey, tries it on.

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Chief Fire Officer Hec Oliver describes the functions of the apparatus on the fire engine.