The Fire Brigades Union Matt Wrack interview on Fire Services preparations to fight fires

The Fire Brigades Union Matt Wrack interview on Fire Services preparations to fight fires

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The transcript discusses changes in the London Fire Brigade's response to residential tower block fires, emphasizing the need for aerial appliances at all incidents. It highlights support for these changes, noting that some services have already implemented them post-Grenfell Tower. Concerns are raised about slower response times, fewer firefighters, and the removal of specialist vehicles. Additionally, issues with staffing high reach vehicles are mentioned, as they often require reallocation of resources.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change has the London Fire Brigade made to its response strategy for residential tower blocks?

Increased the number of firefighters

Decreased response times

Ensured an aerial appliance is always mobilized

Reduced the number of fire engines

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Since which event have some fire services started mobilizing aerial high-reach appliances to all incidents?

The 7/7 London bombings

The Grenfell Tower incident

The 2012 London Olympics

The Great Fire of London

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major concern regarding the current state of fire response?

Increased number of high-reach vehicles

Faster response times

More firefighters available

Slower response times

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue arises from high-reach vehicles not being permanently staffed?

Another fire engine must be taken out of service

They are more efficient

They are always ready for deployment

They require fewer firefighters

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been increasingly removed from service, according to the concerns raised?

Fire station facilities

Standard fire engines

Specialist appliances like high-reach vehicles

Firefighter uniforms