Western Brigade
1958•30m•Released
Documentary
This short dramatic film illustrates a cooperative program of fire protection that was carried out across Alberta in the late 1950s. It presents the problems inherent in a voluntary fire brigade, as well as the everyday heroes who step up and get the job done. The film is an entertaining look at how a crew that was once considered to be the joke of the town can evolve into the best fire brigade in the West.
Director
Fergus McDonell
Studio
ONF | NFB
Production
Company
ONF | NFB
Producer
David Bairstow
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