Civilian protection. An old scene in a new dress. On call in the event of any emergency these volunteer air raid protection workers are enjoying in a quiet game. The armband of the man in the foreground indicates that he is an auxiliary fireman. Against the wall in the rear is some of the equipment used by these volunteers in case of air attack. To the left, are a pair of snuffers, used to extinguish incendiary bombs, and a scaling ladder. On the windowsill are sand bags, and just below the window a portable stirrup pump and a pair of "indian fire pumps, all useful in fighting blazes from incendiary bombs and other causes