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Illustrated article from Fireman's Herald, Dec 7 1912
Unknown, 1912, Document
Illustrated article from Fireman's Herald, Dec 7 1912
Illustrated article from Fireman's Herald, Dec 7 1912
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Title
Illustrated article from Fireman's Herald, Dec 7 1912, "Signalling at Fires" page 556
Description
An illustrated article from the Fireman's Herald, 7th Dec 1912, entitled "Signalling at Fires". It details the introduction of a signalling system by Edinburgh Fire Brigade. It has a portrait of Firemaster Arthur Pordage as well as three photographs of the signals being used.
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Unknown
Date
1912
Size
30.5 x 23.7 cm
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Document
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
In 1911 Firemaster Pordage devised a set of signals for firemen to use at emergency situations to avoid the need to shout and ensure that messages were received correctly. The signals were based on Army and Navy semaphore. Arthur Pordage was Firemaster of Edinburgh Fire Brigade from 1896-1927.
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