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Western Brigade
Genres
Documentary
Overview
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.
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Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
30 min
Release Date
1958-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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