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New Recruits ??
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I just had to stop and get a photo of these ducks waiting beside the sign in a quiet South Island, NZ town. :)
The NZ Fire Service has less than 2000 career firefighters who work mainly in the cities.
The rest (approx 8000) are Volunteers and receive no payment for their great work. They undergo a short recruit course, and can join at age 16. (not sure if these ducks are old enough!)
Paid career NZFS firefighters also make up the majority USAR (Urban Search & Rescue) team members.
Brave men and women.
Thanks for viewing and for any comments :) Not very artistic but I thought it was rather funny.

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::tigger3
11/06/12 12:27 AM GMT
Lyn, this is so cute, a fun posting, and cute title to go with it, well done.Tigs♥ =^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
::Dunstickin
11/06/12 12:38 AM GMT
Well...they both need a good deal of water eh!..

lol

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::LakeMichigan
11/06/12 1:24 PM GMT
lol.... Very cute, Lyn. We have paid and volunteer fireman here as well. I hope they get accepted in the Volunteer Fire Brigade . They certainly know how to use water. Fun post ... still smiling.
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I would travel only by horse, if I had the choice. ~ Linda McCartney ~
::Ramad
11/06/12 1:35 PM GMT
There are occasions when a flying fireman can save lives! Cute shot Lyn. Does look funny.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
::SEFA
11/06/12 5:18 PM GMT
It is a funny capture Lyn. Thanks for the smile.
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SEFA
::0930_23
11/06/12 5:51 PM GMT
If it was over here today, I would say one of the candidates has them registered to vote.
Nice tribute.

TicK


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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
::trixxie17
11/06/12 5:56 PM GMT
Very cute and a nice catch on your part - I guess they could splash water on the flames!
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. . . "What a desolate place would be a world without a flower! It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
::biffobear
11/06/12 6:36 PM GMT
They're looking for where the water is...R.
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Never argue with an idiot. They'll drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
.tib
11/07/12 2:38 AM GMT
Wonderfully adorable capture Lyn! Great info as well.
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Spend a few minutes each day being grateful for what you have and who you have to share it with.
.flanno2610
11/07/12 9:08 AM GMT
Maybe they could volunteer as aerial spotters!
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::stonewolff
11/08/12 7:30 AM GMT
A very cool capture of these little guys posing near the sign. They look like happy travelers.
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.icedancer
11/09/12 1:38 AM GMT
This is a Priceless shot, I think they need some more quacks to help with the Fire Brigade
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Have a Sunny Day

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