Fire extinction

This is a view of fire fighting equipment in Japan. On either side are hard suction hoses attached to individual pumps. In the center is a linen hose attached to another pump. The horizontal piece at the top of the center pump is a handle for hand pumping. The Japanese firefighters have arranged these to show the visiting American team of firefighters. From Basil Rice.

This is a photograph of a pumping apparatus used in Japan during World War II to fight fires. At the right of the larger pumper is a handle for hand pumping. From Basil Rice.

This is a view of a display of various hoses and carts in front of a fire station in Japan. From Basil Rice.

This is a view of concrete water tanks holding seventy gallons water each to fight fires and were placed along the streets in Japan. From Basil Rice.

This is a view of one of many water tanks placed along the streets and kept filled for fire fighting in Japan. From Basil Rice.

This is a view of a decorative cask which became a water barrel for fire fighting. From Basil Rice.

This is a view of a concrete reservoir built near industrial areas important to the war effort in Japan. During a fire, firefighters would suction water from the reservoir to extinguish the fire. Military vehicles are parked at the edge. An officer stands by his officers' vehicle in the center right. From Basil Rice.

This is a view of an old two wheeled pumping apparatus with hard suction hoses. Notice that the wheels have no tires. From Basil Rice.

This is a photograph of a Japanese fire hydrant possibly at Osaka, Kobe, or Kyoto. From Basil Rice.

This is a photograph of a pump assembly still standing after bombing in Japan. Notice that the combustible parts of the buildings have been consumed by fire. From Basil Rice.