"James Wilkinson Sword" wrote in message
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On Tue, 25 Apr 2017 12:21:31 +0100, whisky-dave
wrote:

On Sunday, 23 April 2017 19:16:52 UTC+1, wrote:
On Sunday, 23 April 2017 17:56:12 UTC+1, James Wilkinson Sword wrote:
Meanwhile someone's house is burning down.

I'm sure they have the ability to prioritise calls

Could be an advantage if they are already out on call means they habve
their gear on the the engine is on the road.

Rubbish.

Nope, he's right there, they are all dressed up
for the event when out rescuing a stupid cat.

Otherwise they'd move the fire station to that place

All the cats don't end up stuck up the same tree.

and leave their gear on all day.

Not possible.

It's also a bit of practice for new recruits. if you haventl the skills
to climb a ladder to rescue a cat you shouldn't be relied upon to rescue
humans.

Those skills are learned as a child.

No child learns how to get another child down a ladder over their shoulder.

They can rescue people from non-fires if they like, but a cat is not
worth consuming their time when a person could be in danger elsewhere.

Depends on the person.

Yes is this one of those Hitler Qs ;-)

You say that like it's a bad thing.