Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
2009.19.414
Accession#:
2009.19
Credit Line:
Donated by the Juneau Volunteer Firefighters Association.
Object Name:
Print, Photographic
Title:
Fire Drill
Place:
AJ Rock Dump, Juneau, Alaska
Date:
05/20/1978
Description:
Color photograph of three firemen digging in the ground at AJ Rock Dump.
Photo of three fire men digging in the ground at AJ Rock Dump in preparation for a fire drill. All three firemen are dressed in yellow fireproof pants and jackets and appear to be holding shovels. Three metal oil drums are lying on the ground behind the three firemen. On the proper left of the photograph, two vehicles are parked in front of three large oil tanks. A disguarded yellow jacket and black helmet have been laid on the ledge of the rock dump. In the bottom corner on the proper left of the photograph, a red gasoline can, an extension cord, and additional equipment has been laid on the ground. Additional firemen can be seen along the edge of the photograph on the proper left. Additionally, two vehicles are parked in front of two large oil tanks. Mountains with snow can be seen in the background.

Reverse is labeled in black ink: "5—20—78 / Drill".

Labeled "Fire Drill / May 20, 1978 / Rock Dump" on original plastic protector envelope.
Search Terms:
Archival
Photograph
Landscape
History
Emergency Service
Fire
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