The Isle of Man Fire and Rescue Service have recently seen an influx of drivers using the forecourt of Douglas Fire Station as a turning circle.
The service says it has become an almost hourly occurrence and has unfortunately recently slowed a fire engine from being able to respond – on multiple occasions.
The service says it did put some “nice big signs up 2 years ago to try and stop this happening”.
It added that “besides the obvious hindering of our vehicles, what may look like a nice open forecourt is also a working area”.
Vehicles pulling in and turning puts the firefighters and mechanics at risk.
Fire service are hiring
The fire and rescue service are currently recruiting for wholetime and retained firefighters.
Entry requirements and information packs are available on the links below:
Douglas fire station will be opening its doors to the public from 6:15pm to 8pm tonight (January 29) and later next week on February 8.
For those of you, like me, who may find it a little daunting, there is a female only option on February 6.
Try it
You will be able to find out what level of fitness you are at with the bleep test, wear a breathing apparatus (BA) set, learn the technique for hose running and have the opportunity to look at other tests such as the pump assembly.
It is well worth taking opportunity of these sessions, as all of these physical and practical tests are part of the assessment process for those applying to become firefighters.
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