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Hand-colored photo of firefighters showing off in Meiji-era Japan, late 1800s (media.piefed.social)
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[โ€“] Ininewcrow@piefed.ca 4 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I think they'll be needing another fire department to rescue these guys if they hurt themselves

[โ€“] MeatPilot@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 week ago

Don't worry the paramedics are just out of frame juggling medical equipment.