Crowd watches demonstration of water stream from long extension on fire engine. Fire department equipment on street in middle of frame, with helmeted fireman beside. Some people watching from balustraded roof of neighboring skyscraper. Signs include: Hasse & Son, merchant tailors; Dime Savings Bank; Gorman Hats. Lafayette from 30 to Griswold. Recorded in glass negative ledger: "D/Fire department-Equipment."
