Fire is a serious emergency on an Antarctic base. Most wintering expeditioners are fully trained in fire fighting and emergency rescue using breathing apparatus.

Apart from being invaluable training, and great fun, the fire training helped build some teamwork amongst Mawson expeditioners.

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