Firefighters trained as specials in worrying national first

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Federation claims the scheme will cost £200,000 and could be better spent elsewhere.

Date - 11th February 2019
By - Hermione Wright

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Plans to train firefighters to respond as police officers have been branded “worrying” and “gimmicky” by a local police federation. The hybrid role, which the Fed claims will cost £200,000, will see seven Devon and...

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