Health & Safety Law Banned Pole in Fire Station
Myth of the month. The reality...
It was widely reported that a fire station was built without the traditional pole for 'health and safety' reasons.
As the county’s Chief Fire Officer said: 'Whilst every consideration regarding health and safety was taken into account, the reason a pole was not included was purely due to space restrictions.'
Poles are not banned and firefighters around the country continue to use them.
Source: HSE Website 15 July 2008
