Frogmen Firemen

Series

Series Name
Colour Pictorial

Issue

Issue No.
132
Date Released
8 Jul 1957
Length of issue (in feet)
760
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 3
Summary
Pathe synopsis: What may well be the world’s first unit of frogmen firemen has been formed by East Ham Fire Brigade. Specially trained in the use of underwater equipment, these men can be mobilised at a moment’s notice and are ready to deal with the kind of emergency depicted here. This reconstructed episode shows them carrying out a rescue in a London dock and gives some indication of the risks they run and the immense value of the work they do.
Keywords
Emergency services
Locations
London; England; East Ham
Written sources
Pathe Colour Pictorial Lobby Cards   Used for synopsis
Credits:
Commentator
Edward Ward
Length of story (in feet)
276
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Frogmen Firemen', Colour Pictorial Issue No. 132, 8 Jul 1957. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/120411 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)