Type of Organization

Fire/Rescue Department - Paid

Job Function

Firefighter

Years in Fire/EMS:

31

Primary Fire/EMS Department:

London Fire Brigade

Years With Department/Agency

31

About Me:

I was first stationed at Edmonton Blue watch In March 1979 I was transferred to Finchley Blue watch until 1990 when I moved back to Edmonton on the Red watch.In June 1992 I moved to West Hampstead Red watch where I remained until I retired in May 2005.

Day Job:

In the London Fire Brigade you are employed full time.

Why I Joined Fire/EMS

It is an interesting and worthwhile job.

Top Issues Facing Responders:

At the moment in London the managment are trying to impose new working hours and shift patterns