Drill Book

Small notebook recording the hospital Fire Brigade's drills, tests and exercises, detailing the regular drills carried out, listing the names of Firemen, whether they attended the drill, the date, the part of the hospital where the exercise was carried out and what tests were performed. At the rear of the notebook there is a list of hospital buildings spilt into sectors A to F for the purposes of the drills, a drill rota, notes on whistle signals to be followed and details of Firemen's remuneration when attending fires.

1939-1951

1volume

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