My uncle was a retained firefighter. Based at North Walsham, Norfolk. I believe he started in the 1970's to at least the very early 1990's where health caused him to faila physical and he had to retire from it. My profile pic is of North Walshams 1979 Dodge.
Unfortunately not all local employers were so enlightened. One station I worked at as a wholetimer had a retained second pump and not one of those retained was allowed to leave work. This resulted irregular availability and the eventual loss of that pump which was a terrible reflection on local employers.
It’s the same everywhere unfortunately, it’s tough for employers these days to release staff when they’re running on minimum staff because business is tight. I was lucky to have my employer release me from work for shouts but large businesses like Tesco’s wouldn’t even though they are all for helping the local community…… one thing that doesn’t help is the lack of support and encouragement for employers to do it
I really like the old outfits. Shame they were shit in a fire though. From what I've heard, the Wool tunic used to become sopping wet and triple in weight, and the waterproof leggings made of PVC, yes, PVC, melted in heat to people's knees. Ouch. Not just that, but the red gloves too, also made of rubber... If only there was a way to modernise it, fit for modern use, but to look classic.
Well I guess the intention was to use just two and for one of them to still be visible to the rear of the appliance. Note that it would still be visible to drivers ahead of the engine, albeit only from a certain distance. Most european fire services did not introduce a third beacon at the back until the 1970s/1980s.
bondziu yeah cheers I guess thay we're also experimenting at the time. in my local area thay didn't up date till the mid 90s thay use the Volvo with rear flasher instead of beacons or light bar and now updated to red and blue led rear flash. sorry for late reply .
Chris Lates the blue lights need to be either on the fore-aft centre line or equidistant from this line. The nearside light is unusually placed as it at the rear of the crew cab to allow it to be more visible to the rear.
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Firemans and Firefighters in the Norfolk Fire Service always saving peoples lives and the community.
My uncle was a retained firefighter. Based at North Walsham, Norfolk. I believe he started in the 1970's to at least the very early 1990's where health caused him to faila physical and he had to retire from it. My profile pic is of North Walshams 1979 Dodge.
what a sweet cat, nice layout too, thanks for sharing
Great to see Wymondham back in the 80’s!
Unfortunately not all local employers were so enlightened. One station I worked at as a wholetimer had a retained second pump and not one of those retained was allowed to leave work. This resulted irregular availability and the eventual loss of that pump which was a terrible reflection on local employers.
They should be named and shamed.
It’s the same everywhere unfortunately, it’s tough for employers these days to release staff when they’re running on minimum staff because business is tight. I was lucky to have my employer release me from work for shouts but large businesses like Tesco’s wouldn’t even though they are all for helping the local community…… one thing that doesn’t help is the lack of support and encouragement for employers to do it
9:58 Viv martella from The Bill.
Brings back memories
Surprising that they dont get paid a penny for being a retained firefighter, but that makes them more of a hero
Retained firemen are paid hayley
I really like the old outfits. Shame they were shit in a fire though. From what I've heard, the Wool tunic used to become sopping wet and triple in weight, and the waterproof leggings made of PVC, yes, PVC, melted in heat to people's knees. Ouch. Not just that, but the red gloves too, also made of rubber... If only there was a way to modernise it, fit for modern use, but to look classic.
Agreed! The tunic looks very smart with all the silver buttons and the yellow trousers are good for visibility.
I think they're still trying to extinguish that commercial building with that 30 GPM reel line
Yep sums up the UK frs, quick to get water on, but often don’t supply the correct flow.
1:11 Shropshire still use that turnout tone 😂
We do? Fuckin ell
My dad is in this video lol
Louise Jade who’s your dad
harry jordan ken gare - they spelt his name wrong tho lol
Where's Bayleaf?
That was a good one if this was set in london, but it's in Norfolk
Never understood why the Stn O and the Sub are riding on the same pump
they wouldnt
@@johnhendry6636 true the station officer would ither ride the pump or pump ladder andthe sub ither the pum or pump ladder
Strange beacon layout.
Well I guess the intention was to use just two and for one of them to still be visible to the rear of the appliance. Note that it would still be visible to drivers ahead of the engine, albeit only from a certain distance. Most european fire services did not introduce a third beacon at the back until the 1970s/1980s.
bondziu yeah cheers I guess thay we're also experimenting at the time. in my local area thay didn't up date till the mid 90s thay use the Volvo with rear flasher instead of beacons or light bar and now updated to red and blue led rear flash. sorry for late reply .
Chris Lates the blue lights need to be either on the fore-aft centre line or equidistant from this line. The nearside light is unusually placed as it at the rear of the crew cab to allow it to be more visible to the rear.
6:44 a white helmet doing work😳
well yes becasue they are the example and they have to as part of there job
Those trousers would melt in a fire ,they used to say they knew it was hot if thier ears blistered before the days of flash hoods
I can second that.