Brings back lots of memories working at this station I even remember the very day when it first became operational replacing London Road near Piccadilly Station
I remember watching this at the time in the 90s. I got the impression Bob was the sort of bloke who would back you up completely, but would be capable of delivering a very serious bollocking when it was due
paul sorry to hear about your dad my brother brookie worked on his shift i will mention ths to mick collins who was station officer at the time sending my deepest condolences to your family
Having been present when an idiot poured gasoline on a campfire, because the wood was wet and not lighting fast enough, causing a huge blast of flame, (which not only killed but blew apart the idiot), I have been afraid of big fires. I can't imagine the courage and devotion to duty of those men who went in knowing that the tanks could blow at any minute turning them into charcoal dust instantly. I respect FF's to the max and am extremely grateful knowing that they will come and deal with any kind of fire especially when people are at risk.
@@donnahill214 thank you donna hill and I've just retired after 30 years in the fire service. Same station/different watch to my dad is been in the service 2 years when that fire gear came in force great memories!!!
Yup. I was a teenager when these were shown. We’ve recently cancelled our Sky TV due to there being eff-all worth watching. I love RUclips and it’s worth the 16 quid a month for the ad-free version as it means I can binge watch all these older shows!
Be great if you could locate and post the episode which followed the Humberside Police Roads Crime Section. It was titled "TWOC". Can't find it anywhere!
you dont have 45 mins to search/deal with casualties...you have 15/20 mins at best. 1/ you need enough air to "make the return journey" and 2/ The harder you are working...the faster your air runs out.
Oh I dont know, going to a RTA (or RTC these days) as a retained crew and your workmates son is dead in car and 2 kids are thrown onto a railway line wasnt a dream either. The speeding show off driver had cuts and bruises 😡
Anyone remember Spitting Image when it was first around in the 80s and 90s? I remember they used to take the piss out of Michael Beurk by putting him in random, non-emergency situations and him doing his miserable voice-over as it happened.
Brings back lots of memories working at this station I even remember the very day when it first became operational replacing London Road near Piccadilly Station
My dad was the sub officer Bob. ❤ top bloke and a bloody good fire fighter
I remember watching this at the time in the 90s. I got the impression Bob was the sort of bloke who would back you up completely, but would be capable of delivering a very serious bollocking when it was due
Sounded like a nice bloke
paul sorry to hear about your dad my brother brookie worked on his shift i will mention ths to mick collins who was station officer at the time sending my deepest condolences to your family
Hello how long did your dad serve with greater Manchester county fire service??
Having been present when an idiot poured gasoline on a campfire, because the wood was wet and not lighting fast enough, causing a huge blast of flame, (which not only killed but blew apart the idiot), I have been afraid of big fires. I can't imagine the courage and devotion to duty of those men who went in knowing that the tanks could blow at any minute turning them into charcoal dust instantly. I respect FF's to the max and am extremely grateful knowing that they will come and deal with any kind of fire especially when people are at risk.
Thats a darwin
My father worked for greater Manchester county fire service for 31 years.
Thank you for his services and all who have served or who are serving
@@donnahill214 thank you donna hill and I've just retired after 30 years in the fire service. Same station/different watch to my dad is been in the service 2 years when that fire gear came in force great memories!!!
My brother retired last year after almost 30 years.was based at
Chadderton
Offerton
Whitehill
King Street
Wythenshawe
Philips Park
And many others
What became of that pub
10:45 “Get An Ose Reel” (Pulls out ‘Garden Hose’)
Charlzey1998 yup that’s ya standard 19mm high pressure hose reel
Just shows your ignorance.
Best job,brother did 30 years for gmfrs 91 to 2020 Whitehills Gorton chadderton and many others as a watch manager
Laurie Mayer narrates this series in the 1990s. From Joe. X
Sadly, I believe Sub Officer Bob Curtiss passed away quite recently. RIP.
Sorry to hear that
My dad was on active service with gmc fire service. So sorry about Bob
May he rest in peace.
Back when British tv was worth watching ,
Yup. I was a teenager when these were shown. We’ve recently cancelled our Sky TV due to there being eff-all worth watching. I love RUclips and it’s worth the 16 quid a month for the ad-free version as it means I can binge watch all these older shows!
London’s Burning and Soldier Soldier are good!
Be great if you could locate and post the episode which followed the Humberside Police Roads Crime Section. It was titled "TWOC". Can't find it anywhere!
Is that the one with the cosworth police car
Do you have either of the episodes for Mersey Regional Ambulance Service or Merseyside Police?
SirJamesIV sorry I don’t have them
you dont have 45 mins to search/deal with casualties...you have 15/20 mins at best. 1/ you need enough air to "make the return journey" and 2/ The harder you are working...the faster your air runs out.
Old but still good
love the go pro 😂
Every firefighters worst nightmare people not letting you pass on the road
Oh I dont know, going to a RTA (or RTC these days) as a retained crew and your workmates son is dead in car and 2 kids are thrown onto a railway line wasnt a dream either. The speeding show off driver had cuts and bruises 😡
@@Dodgey884 Thanks
What became of that pub
Anyone remember Spitting Image when it was first around in the 80s and 90s? I remember they used to take the piss out of Michael Beurk by putting him in random, non-emergency situations and him doing his miserable voice-over as it happened.
Oooops. was comment on another video, but it works for this one too. Blush.
Did BA exist then?
It's either s.gorman-centurion or drager
No speaka tha englise
Sorry to here that
Many decades ago but its still the same suspects causing problems
7:38-7:44 sounds out of breath