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was an event on they would send four fire crews. If a major
incident took place like a fire or chemical leak, London Road
Station would send five and Andy would also attend.
In addition we also asked Andy if they use special firefighting
equipment, Andy said they do and one special equipment they
use there is a piece called spreaders which will spread two
parts of a car. They also have enough power in them to lift up
the fire engine they also carry the Jaws of Life, which can cut a
roof or a door off a car.
Jeremy asked Andy what is the biggest cause of fires? Andy
said the biggest causes of fire are electrical, and children
playing with matches.
Matthew asked, how much it cost to run the fire service? Andy
said it costs 38 million a year.
Joyce asked how you coped when the train station caught fire.
Andy replied that he was the incident command officer for
that incident, He was at home when the call came through at
6:25am by the time he got to the train station the fire crews
was there.
Michelle asked, how many firefighters do you have at the
station? Andy replied there are 48 persons 12 per shift.
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