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Kerikeri Fire Brigade

 


This fire engine is part of our local brigade - all strictly run by volunteers of course and they are usually very busy throughout the year.

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Comments

Graham Edwards said…
We so rely on our fire fighters and some of the horrible jobs they have to do.
Klara said…
I admire firefighters.
William Kendall said…
It looks not that different from ours. There's a fire house a few blocks away from my place, and on occasion I'll hear them pass in the night.
Jim said…
Pretty firetruck. We have two Local Firehouse near our home. The one bearer is not for us.
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Tom said…
...that's quite a paint job on that truck. IVECO is a brand that I rarely see here.
Iris Flavia said…
Ohhhh, boy.
In your place these "darn" e-scooters are at least parked neatly.
Here... if you have a stroller with a baby in, sit in a wheelchair, whatever, it´s a "challenge" (referring to your banner). They´re a pest over here.

Hubby was such a volunteer (now too old, "luckily", as I always got scared when the siren went off, he was one of those with oxygen and went in always).
Now the main fire-station is just around the corner - we never hear them, though - clever guys.
Betty J. Crow said…
We sure do like our firemen. Several years ago, we needed their services. Happy Saturday!
local alien said…
That's marvellous that they're volunteers . Well done. Great colours
Bill said…
I haven't seen where our fire station is located. We found the area where it is on google so I'll have to walk that way sometime. The fire station looks very modern.
Living in a big city we hear sirens all the time. In fact the alarm rang in our building last night as we were having dinner, a false alarm,
Sharon said…
A very important job no matter where you are.
Einari Sinappi said…
Love your new header pic, fantastic Street Photography. Took a quick look at your latest posts and like them also. We have Autumn while you´re have Spring there.
NatureFootstep said…
gret shot of a much needed workforce :)

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