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New Year's Fire Review in Tokyo

Monday 06 January 2014 14:38 GMT

Members of the Edo Firemanship Preservation Association display their balancing skills atop bamboo ladders during a New Year demonstration by the fire brigade in Tokyo

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Members of the Edo Firemanship Preservation Association display their balancing skills atop bamboo ladders during a New Year demonstration by the fire brigade in Tokyo

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Firetruck aerial ladder units perform a demonstration during the New Year's Fire Review held by the Tokyo Fire Department

In pictures: New Year's Fire Review in Tokyo

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Firefighters perform rescue operation techniques during a demonstration at the New Year's Fire Review held by the Tokyo Fire Department

In pictures: New Year's Fire Review in Tokyo

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The ladder-top stunts were developed from original fire-spotting technique from vantage points in the old days. Parades of firefighters, rescuers and high-power and mechanical fire engines and a formation flight of helicopters are highlighted by magnificent spraying of water on the Tokyo waterfront

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Firetrucks spray water towards a planned explosion from a tank during an exhibition of firefighting drills at the Tokyo Fire Department's New Year Fire review

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Firefighters demonstrate firefighting techniques towards an exploded water tank during a demonstration for the New Year's Fire Review held by the Tokyo Fire Department

In pictures: New Year's Fire Review in Tokyo

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Emergency personnel lower a rope from a helicopter as it participates in an exhibition of various drills during the Tokyo Fire Department's New Year Fire review

In pictures: New Year's Fire Review in Tokyo

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This year's annual event consisted of approximately 2,700 firefighters showcasing various demonstrations of the latest rescue and firefighting techniques in an effort to promote fire and disaster safety

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Dressed in traditional Japanese fire fighting uniform, a member of the Edo Firemanship Preservation Association performs on a bamboo ladder for a New Year's celebration event at Mitsukoshi department store in Tokyo

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The popular traditional firefighter stunt attracts New Year shoppers to the department store every year

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