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johnsher

Post subject: 56mph fireman rapped

Posted: Sat May 20, 2006 18:30

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from today's Sun...

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A fireman has been disciplined for driving at 56mph instead of 54mph on his way to a school blaze where he though kids were trapped.
He was also told he could be sacked if he is caught "speeding" two more times.
He works for West Midlands Fire Brigade - thought to be the only one in the country to have enforced the Blue Light Policy, which sets a limit on how fast fire engines should be driven.
The Fire Brigades Union said the policy put lives at risk.
Spokesman Mick Henn said: "Who can blame firefighters for thinking "Why should I drive fast to an emergency when I could lose my job?"
Fire chiefs said the policy was to keep the public and its crews safe

yep, I feel so much safer now.

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botach

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Posted: Sat May 20, 2006 18:53

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Thats if any fire cover is around.

See this bit http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0, ... 04,00.html

"Military back-up refused for strike by firefighters "

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Roger

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Posted: Sat May 20, 2006 20:28

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Cloud cuckoo land.

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Ernest Marsh

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Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 00:55

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If Whitehall is experimenting to see what happens if there is no military cover then it is inexcusable.

It wont be anything new - the have been experimenting with our children's education for years, and still dont have it right!

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Safety Engineer

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Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 06:13

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Hang on, IIRC fire crew drivers are trained to an equivalent standard to the police class 1, if that is so then they must be the best qualified to judge what is a safe but appropriatly fast speed to attend???

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Zamzara

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Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 13:34

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Well I will sleep sound in my bed knowing that this menace to society has been stopped!

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