1961 Press Photo London's private fire brigades perform fire drill demonstration

London Accuracy with a fire hose can be a matter or life or death With London's Guildhall in background members of London's private fire brigades combine business with sport as they demonstrate their skill with the hose. The fire drill requires them to run out a length of hose and train the water on a target set up in street When the water hits the board it folds down and rings the bell

Photo is dated 1961.

Photo measures 9 x 7 inches.