A Fire Control Operator at Kidlington Fire Service Headquarters uses the console to communicate with fire appliances. – Vintage Photograph

Description

On 30 January 1976, a Fire Control Operator at Kidlington Fire Service Headquarters in Wiltshire, England, is seen working at the console to communicate with fire appliances via telephone and radio. This emphasizes the importance of instant communication for emergency services.On 30 January 1976, a Fire Control Operator at Kidlington Fire Service Headquarters in Wiltshire, England, is seen working at the console to communicate with fire appliances via telephone and radio. This emphasizes the importance of instant communication for emergency services.

Dimensions: 14.8 x 14.8 cm

IMS SKU: SCAN-NQOX-04836640

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OCR computer generated text:

11 Dai Wenntung Paanane A M 000 **** @ 000 VERSKRONAS **SE EX WILTSHIRE

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Fire BRIGADE the nervi Instant communication is vital – constant touch Kidlington fire service HQ is in constant touch and appliances by telephone and radio 2 I am uide phot PHOTOGRAPHER call on the control REEN taking iding live my 58 Five Control Operator Console PAPER EXPOSURE FLASH PERCENTAGE Five Service OXFORD TIMES CAPTION 30 JAN 1976 10. % 30 ………