"Two Bowery Fire brigades are depicted here, likely from nearby Fire Houses 1 and 2. The firemen are satisfying the mandatory regulation of a regular washing of the manual pump engines. But, also, competing against another fire company and showboating to fans and the public at large."

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Size: 3281px × 2153px
Photo credit: © The Protected Art Archive / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: brigades, competition, event, firefighters, firemen, hoses