Monk Fire Brigade May 15, 2007 - Jiuhua Mountain, China - Monk firefighters put out a fire during a training session. Founded in 1988, the Jiuhua Mountain monk fire brigade now has 40 members, including 38 monks and two nuns selected from temples on Jiuhua Mountain. In an effort to teach basic firefighting skills, local fire departments have organized training classes for the monk fire brigade since Apr. 24, 2007.
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