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Topical Budget 856-1: A Monster Fire Fighter (1928)
 

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"Official test of new Engine, equipped with pump, water-tower, searchlight and telephone". M.S. Fire engine drives out. M.S. camera follows up ladder as it extends. View up at two firemen climbing ladder. M.C.S. Men at base of ladder as it revolves. Shot from top of high building of fireman hosing from top of ladder. Camera looks down to engine. M.S. Fireman with hose on ground looks up. Hose water. Base of revolving ladder. Shot from building looking down extended ladder at fireman carrying person down. View up of same action. Man slides from the top to ground on rope.