Brett Maitland, a baker's apprentice, mixing dough.
Christchurch Fire Brigade workshop supervisor, Len Bamford, testing the "snorkel" for Fire Prevention Week.
Exterior of a house in Sumner that has just been acquired by the Canterbury Aged Peoples Welfare Council as a day centre.
Derek Lovejoy at the corner of High Street near the intersection with Manchester Street. Derek is proposing that High Street becomes a pedestrian mall.
The remains of a burnt classroom building at Westburn School at 257 Waimairi Road, Ilam.
Ian Johnstone inspects a burnt out vintage car following a fire that caused extensive damage at the Addington Show Grounds.
Fire damage to the interior of Tudor Furnishers following an arson attack on the property at 187 Waltham Road in Sydenham.
Firefighters attending a fire at Madras Joinery Service Limited at 514 Cranford Street in Redwood.
Staff gathered outside the poultry division of the General Foods factory, 112 Carmen Road in Hei Hei after a fire broke out.
Firefighters outside Walter Day Limited on Cashel Street during their attendance at a fire next door at Ralph Gracie Limited, 85 Cashel Street.
Firefighters and fire engines outside Ralph Gracie Limited at 85 Cashel Street following a fire that threatened nearby businesses Walter Day Limited and Browne & Heaton Ltd.
Firefighters attending a fire at Holco Industries Limited plastic moulding factory, 30 Battersea Street in Sydenham.
Owner, Ralph Gracie examines the burnt remains of his shop, Ralph Gracie Limited, at 85 Cashel Street following fire that started in a back room of the shop.
Fire at the School of Fine Arts, University of Canterbury, Ilam.
Firefighters inspecting the burnt remains of the School of Fine Arts, University of Canterbury, Ilam following a fire which swept through the building.
A woman pouring a shot of Wilson's whiskey at a bar amongst other whiskey brands.
Firefighters hosing the top of a bitumen tank which exploded at Bituminous Roofing Products Limited, Coleridge Street in Sydenham.
George Thompson (left) wearing the former firefighter's uniform, while Jim Philips wears the new uniform outside the Central Fire Station at 200 Kilmore Street.
Lloyd Johns, Fire Service Commission director of training, inspects new firefighters as part of the passing out parade at Christchurch Central Fire Station at 200 Kilmore Street.
Tony Philips, 23, a Christchurch firefighter, who is writing a history of the Christchurch Fire Brigade.
Edward Campbell and director of training Lloyd Johns (right) with the camera equipment which will be used by the Christchurch Fire Brigade to capture firefighters in action to be used as part of...
Firefighter, S. McNair, helps Nichola Phillips use a firehose at a demonstation at Isleworth Primary School in Bishopdale for Fire Prevention Week.
A staged car accident on Antigua Street as part of a training exercise for firefighters in using the new Jaws of Life cutting tool.
Firefighters from the Christchurch Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Sumner Volunteer Fire Brigade and the Forest Services high country fire fighting team, taking part in a training exercise in the rain on...