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Myth of the month: July 2008

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008 I Email This Post Email This Post

Dispelling the health and safety myth: Poles are banned in fire stations. It was widely reported that a fire station was built without the traditional pole for ‘health and safety’ reasons. Poles are not banned and firefighters around the country continue to use them.

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