NSW: Residents with pools urged to signal fire brigade

AAP General News (Australia)
12-29-2001
NSW: Residents with pools urged to signal fire brigade

Bush residents with swimming pools are being urged to signal fire crews by tying a
coloured cloth to the front of their home.

The New South Wales Fire Brigade says swimming pools will be a valuable source of water
over the weekend.

Fire Brigade spokesman IAN KRIMMER says residents should tie a white or bright coloured
cloth such as a tea towel or pillow slip to their letter box or fence post to indicate
they have a pool.

He says most fire vehicles carry a small portable pump that can be carried to the rear
of a property and used to draw water from a pool.

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KEYWORD: BUSHFIRES NSW POOL (SYDNEY)

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