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Posted December 13, 2005 EST
Firefighters Banned From Running After Court Payout
United Kingdom -
A ban on running has been introduced at fire stations on Merseyside in a move union officials have branded ludicrous. The edict prevents officers from working on circuit training or running machines during their shifts.
Many firefighters take part in such training when not involved in call-outs in order to maintain the high levels of fitness required in their professional lives.
But Chief Fire Officer Tony McGuirk has now banned any training involving running - after an injury to one firefighter resulted in a significant court payout.
Union officials say it is another example of what they believe is "heavy-handed" management in the Fire Service.
Written by Andy Kelly - Daily Post
