Fire department info

[katy3 10]

there is a big fire van outside my house with a satalite dish on the top, what would it be doing?

[telman 10]

Watching Sky one.

[Forumosaurus 10]

Fire Service.

 

This is England not New England.

[katy3 10]

:):):)

Watching Sky one.

 

lol

[ricgem2002 11]

they might be moonlighting as bbc television detector people, have you paid your licence fee?

[Priorylady 10]

mmmm men in uniform, invite them in for a cuppa

[locket 10]

if you are near albert road went passed there this morning & it was closed off at carrfield road end. there were 2 fire engines on there

[syfrs-ent'st 10]

there is a big fire van outside my house with a satalite dish on the top, what would it be doing?

 

It is the Command Support Unit from Mansfield Road. Usually mobilised to incidents around 3 or 4 pumps-8 pumps. The satellite is used to enhance communication IIRC. The vehicle does or did have Sky and a TV installed inside so Officers in charge of the incident could constantly monitor the weather forecasts for such factors as changes in wind direction etc as well as keep in contact with MET office etc for regular updates.

 

Hope this helps.

Edited May 20, 2012 by syfrs-ent'st