WW2 U. S. CIVILIAN DEFENSE ARMBAND INSIGNIA THE MALTESE CROSS AUXILIARY FIREMEN

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WW2 U. S. CIVIL DEFENSE CORPS ARMBAND INSIGINA THE MALTESE CROSS - AUXILIARY FIREMEN. Mfg: U. S. A. Cond: Used Condition, Could Used A Good Cleaning (east fix) Size Close: 6 1/4" x 4", Size Open: 17 1/4" x 4". Attaching Device: Safety Pin. Const: Canvas Cotton. Arm Band Can Be Adjusted Different Sizes.
Since fire is one of the greatest threats in air attack, augmentation of the regular fire-fighting forces is necessary. A practical plan, used in Britain and already under way in a number of American cities, is the establishment of three auxiliary fire stations around each existing engine company. One officer or first-grade fireman is placed in charge of each auxiliary fire station and up to 30 enrolled volunteers, assigned on the platoon system, are allotted at each such station.
Auxiliary Firemen must be men of good character and physique, not subject to military draft. Their duties are similar to those of the regular fire-fighting forces. In addition to identifying insignia showing the maltese cross, they are equipped with suitable protective clothing similar to that worn by the regular forces.
Percentage of Personnel required per 1,000 of Population 4 Men.
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