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FIREMAN'S LIFE NOT EASY
Friday, March 8, 1974
A fireman's life is not an easy one, the Colonial Secretary,
Mr. Denys Roberts, told recruits passing out from the Fire Services
Training School today.
For a modest salary, he said, a fireman was expected to deal
coolly and competently with a wide variety of dangerous situations.
"Frequently, during the cource of his career, he will risk
serious injury and even death," Mr. Roberta told the 80 newly qualifica
Firenen.
"By contrast, between periods of intense activity, which make
great demands on his mental and physical resources, are long periods when
there is little to do and a danger that boredom will cap his keenness
and efficiency. Yet, when the test comes, the community expocta hin
to behave with good sense, personal bravery and devotion to duty."
Firomen were called upon to help in many ways
rescue victims
of flood and landslides as well as those affected by fire, going to
the aid of the injured from collapsed buildings or smashed care, as well
as delivering babies.
"Throughout your life as a Fireman, therefore, you will bo
giving help to your fellow men. This cannot be said of most professions,
Mr. Roberts said.
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