Watery match of firefighters versus life-savers

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Qualified firefighters Seraya Figgins (left) and Sharon Brogan use their hose to gain posession from senior lifegurd Arthur Ibbotson (17). QFF Sharon Brogan and QFF Seraya Figgins chase the ball. Retrieving the ball are spectators Isaac Brogan (7) and Madison Lobb (6). Sam Todd (rear) backs up QFF Bill Berends. Barbecuse at half time while the fire engine water tank is refilled: lifeguard coordinator Tarn Neuman (16) serves QFF Seraya Figgins and her daughter Casey (18) Figgins. Trainee lifeguards Amanda Muldrew (12), Lydia Taylor-Beecroft (11) and Ola Szukiel-Deans (13) try to control their hose. Trainee lifeguard Ola Szukiel-Deans (13) is dragged into a puddle by fellow trainees Amara Muldrew (12) left and Lydia Taylor-Beecroft (11). Mayhem at the end of the match. The victorious firefighters' team (from left front) Casey Figgins, QFFs Seraya Figgins and Amanda Church, (from left rear) Sam Todd, QFF Bill Berends, Chief FF Jeff Burrow, QFFs Sharon Brogan and Keith Templeton.
 

This year's annual firefighters versus surf life-savers sporting fixture held on Sunday at the Warrington Domain between the Warrington Surf Life Saving Club and the Waitati Volunteer Fire Brigade featured 'hose football'.

Photos by Jane Dawber; prints available from otagoimages.co.nz.

 

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