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Firemen to the rescue. Firefighters Jim Donald, lying in the water on his back, and Dave MacEacheran, both from number 4 station in Port Credit, take (...)
Firemen to the rescue. Firefighters Jim Donald, lying in the water on his back, and Dave MacEacheran, both from number 4 station in Port Credit, take (...)

Firemen to the rescue. Firefighters Jim Donald, lying in the water on his back, and Dave MacEacheran, both from number 4 station in Port Credit, take (...)

Date1/5/1990
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Original Toronto Star caption: Firemen to the rescue. Firefighters Jim Donald; lying in the water on his back; and Dave MacEacheran; both from number 4 station in Port Credit; take a dip in the frigid waters of Port Credit harbor to demonstrate the Holmatro Rescue Board and dry suits to be used in rescue work.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0107703F
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