This is part 2 from the second book "Puberty". In this edition, the routine life of a fireman is dominated by the cleaning and station chores intended to keep 'the men' busy. The Brigade at this time suffered from a shortage of men as the working hours are reduced from 56 to a 48-hour week. This created a life of living out of a kit bag as men are constantly helping at other fire-stations. Competition drills were introduced to raise the moral. Michael passes his 'red-machine' driving test and is then allowed to drive first line appliances to incidents. There are also graphic descriptions of many incidents he attends, including a high-level drill at a large Stately house, only for the exercise to go half-baked. (47,408 words)
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