Different hat and no jacket today, but while Alastair was blissfully unaware at school, Gregor was witnessing real fire stuff on London Road South. In this case, the fire was in the top floor and began with a great deal of noxious smoke billowing out from an open Velux window in the roof. Gregor looked on as the firemen moved in to coordinate their actions.
Well versed in procedures, he offered his assistance.
Finally the hydraulic platform (called Simon Snorkel) arrived from Great Yarmouth (my neighbour says Lowestoft doesn't have its own) and they stood ready while the flames were being doused from within.
Unbelievable to see that they didn't have masks on while they were standing full in the face of the fumes and smoke.
I think these guys deserve their four days on four days off regime.
2 comments:
Poor Alastair! I really sympathise. I was terrified of cows as a kid. They are far too large! And they do make a lot of noise. Great to see pictures of the boys getting up to their adventures. Kathleen
Lucky Gregor to get to see real firemen in action! My kids would LOVE that.
I think I could do with a 4 days on, 4 days off regime as well but not sure that I deserve it as much as the firemen do :-(
Kate
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