Firefighters exercise during a training session at a fire station
in Shanghai February 20, 2007. Chinese cities have been gradually
loosening firework restrictions, instituted over decade ago due to
fire and safety concerns. The Chinese New Year festival is the
busiest time for firefighters, a local Shanghai fire station's
commander said.
Firefighters eat lunch in the dining room.
Firefighters play basketball in the court yard.
(China Daily February 23, 2007)