As it was a pretty hot day yesterday apparently, (I missed most of it), there were lots of bushfires across New South Wales. I thought this photo would be appropriate for my pairs theme. I have a feeling that we are going to have a long hot summer ahead.
The photo on the left was taken at the Fire Station in Castlereagh Street, Sydney. David and I were taking photos through the window and the Deputy Commissioner of NSW Fire Brigade was just going in the building. He invited us in to take photos inside and gave us a tour too. Delightful chap.
The photo on the right was taken in September when Deb and Will and Archie were up here on holiday. We saw two fires during their stay. One on the day they arrived and one on the day they left. This one was taken as we were driving to the airport.
Will was so excited to be able to see three separate fires from the plane as they took off from the airport. He phoned me when they got back to Melbourne to tell me all about it.
A great symbolic pair - so sorry to hear of the bushfires but love the little red truck --how kind of the Dep. Commissioner to invite you in ! Keep safe from thee fires !
@chimfa A fire truck just like this came out to Welton to a fire when we lived in Lincolnshire. That was back when Noah was a lad and I think the crew were similar age to the Dad's Army bunch. Didn't inspire confidence.
Wow! Great captures of both the fire engine and the smoke from the fire. The horse seems totally undisturbed by the scene in the background. Powerful pic.
@epcello Thanks Erica. I think the horse is probably used to bushfires in our area by now. The fire is about 4 km away from where the horse is though, so he has got plenty of time to run if need be.
@quietpurplehaze@pcoulson Thank you both so much. We were so lucky to get an invitation into the fire station. the Dep commissioner must have thought we were tourists.
So cute to hear about Will ringing you about the fires he saw from the plane. This is a good pairing, and definitely what Brisbane will see a lot of this summer. Today - 40 degrees!
@quietpurplehaze You are probably right Hazel. While we were talking to the Dep Commissioner he told us that his previous posting had been in the area where I live and was moved to Sydney on promotion. Small world.
@golftragic This one was only a small one in comparison to some. It was deliberately lit by a 14 year old boy too. No come back on him either, just put on a 12 month good behaviour bond. Don't get me started on that subject.
@annied It is a lovely fire station. All you have to do is stand outside with your camera and look like a tourist and they will let you in and show you around. It probably helps if you can adopt a Yorkshire accent too, ha ha.
That fire looks like a big one too.
The camera must have been the clue, Babs!!
I will have to visit the fire station
I hope we dont have fires this season but today is very windy