The above is from the U.S. government in 1942, relaying the needs for several volunteer civil positions; I recall that Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve said in one episode of the Great Gilderlseeve that he was an air raid warden.
But did he really qualify?
Strong? I can't think of any manual labor the man ever did, frankly.
Dominant? Yes, I think so.
Could he do the other duties? Clear streets, assist people, first aid, fire fighting, report falling bombs? Probably - for about about 15-20 minutes. Then he'd be sweating so badly and be so tired, he'd have to go home.
©Jimbo 2010/2011
