Edwin Charles Bateman (Ted) was a Commando in WWII, and later enjoyed his hobbies of cycle racing, ballroom dancing, and photography. He lived in Toronto, LA, and finally Vancouver in the early 50s. After arriving in vancouver he was offered a job as an assistant surveyor in Kitimat. He was subsequently offered a job as a lineman with what became BC Tel.
Kitimat Fire Department Equipment Equipment
1 - Gate Valve (may have been moved to off-site storage). The main body of the valve is painted red: 25.5cm L x
13.5cm W
2 - Battery-powered lantern with flick-switch on "head"
that is attached to chrome handle mounted on red box holding battery: 28cm x 15cm x 27cm
Kitimat Fire Department Equipment Equipment
1 - Gate Valve (may have been moved to off-site storage). The main body of the valve is painted red: 25.5cm L x
13.5cm W
2 - Battery-powered lantern with flick-switch on "head"
that is attached to chrome handle mounted on red box holding battery: 28cm x 15cm x 27cm