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Photograph was edited for publication purposes First photograph caption dated March 3, 1954 reads "Resuscitator crew from San Fernando Fire Department treat 'smoke victims' after rescue from hotel where mock magnesium bomb explosion was set off by fire department."; Second photograph caption dated June 14, 1955 reads "Disaster victim. 'The first rescue units have received enough clearance from the radiological units to enter the perimeter areas. They race through slippery streets with specially trained personnel.' Above, smoke victim is fed oxygen."; See images #00136333 through #00136334 and #00136339 for all photos in this series.; See images #00136339 through #00136341 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
San Fernando (Calif.).--Fire Department--Employees Men--California--San Fernando Fire fighters--California--San Fernando Civil defense--California--San Fernando Civil defense readiness--California--San Fernando Civil defense drills--California--San Fernando Emergency drills--California--San Fernando Medical instruments and apparatus--California--San Fernando Simulation methods--California--San Fernando Uniforms--California--San Fernando San Fernando (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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