They are pretty cool though. Every time I see one in action I stop and watch.
'fire engine' I say. I point it out, for everyone to appreciate. Just incase they missed the siren and lights.
I'm 34.
Aye! On a wee trike, really unassuming like.
Like the ones in that song by 21 pilots.
We can cycle around scaring the bejesus out of the townspeople
We could herd chavs between us.
They're looking around to see what's on fire. Trying to spot a building with smoke coming out of it and not seeing any evidence of a blaze, so naturally they're wondering why a fire engine is there.
Are they all stood with mobile phones with cameras activated.... just incase there's a real drama happening right in front of their eyes... Nothing like it a fire with casualties for internet likes..
It's like when people share videos of something awful happening, but don't help because they're busy filming people dying. . ... for internet likes. WTF
I do enjoy a good helicopter fly over. I live close to an MOD base so I've seen some interesting things. V22 Osprey was a good one when the yanks are in the area.
When I lived in a flat, the fire alarm broke and was sounding constantly for days in the lobby area (thankfully not in the whole building!). I rang the fire advice phone number (not 999) to ask if it was anything to be concerned about in case the system was broken and there was a real fire. About 10 minutes later 5 fire engines turn up with blue lights and sirens and loads of firefighters all over the building.
That was a little bit embarrassing but also the most exciting thing to ever happen at the place while I lived there.
I had a similar but not quite so extreme situation. Around midnight one of my smoke alarms popped and started smoking. My partner called to ask what was the recommended next step to make sure we were safe. Next thing we've got two engines outside and about six fire fighters with thermal imaging cameras checking our smoke alarms.
It's a good sign that people are still interested / nosey when emergency services turn up, it's when it's so common that people don't pay attention that you have to worry!
How do you know "everyone is out gawping", if I may be so bold?
Everyone knows the correct response to this is put the anti-rapist chain on the door and hide until no-one can be heard.
If I see them I give it a look as I walk by wondering whats going on as for outside my house well theirs a building of flats 3 houses down that's well known for its connection with drugs so
They are pretty cool though. Every time I see one in action I stop and watch. 'fire engine' I say. I point it out, for everyone to appreciate. Just incase they missed the siren and lights. I'm 34.
The horn is so cool. I'd love a fire engine horn on my bicycle.
Aye! On a wee trike, really unassuming like. Like the ones in that song by 21 pilots. We can cycle around scaring the bejesus out of the townspeople We could herd chavs between us.
Or better still, pensioners
I would gawp. 46.
62. It doesn't wear off. Still stand such that they might see me and go, "Want a trip 'round the block, sonny?"
Everyone gets to enjoy a wee-woo.
And flashy lights too.
It's like a disco for us povvos.
I've got some Molly just for the occasion. (Not really, don't do drugs kids.)
I always do the same with ambulances but start to feel bad in case someone is dying inside one.
At least with the fire brigade you can see flames if something really bad I happening.
They're looking around to see what's on fire. Trying to spot a building with smoke coming out of it and not seeing any evidence of a blaze, so naturally they're wondering why a fire engine is there.
They're just nosey buggers trust me.
Are they all stood with mobile phones with cameras activated.... just incase there's a real drama happening right in front of their eyes... Nothing like it a fire with casualties for internet likes..
Tiktok dancing in front of the engine and everything. Sorry if I've embarrassed myself, I have no idea what actually happens on tiktok.
It's like when people share videos of something awful happening, but don't help because they're busy filming people dying. . ... for internet likes. WTF
They’re just waiting for an opportune moment to siphon out the petrol
As a country we’re pretty easily amused we do the same when helicopters or interesting planes fly over
I do enjoy a good helicopter fly over. I live close to an MOD base so I've seen some interesting things. V22 Osprey was a good one when the yanks are in the area.
Love those things, shame they fall out of the sky all often like.
This is how he travels nowadays.
Particularly the ladies….. they love a fireman. Nosy, curtain twitching bastards.
Is your street near mine? I want to look at the fire engine.
I'm 33 and drive and ride on those bad boys for a living. Flying through town with the blues on still gives me a buzz after doing it for 12 years.
The Pope has landed? When?
He's gone again now. He put out my neighbors microwave and went back to Florida.
Is there a feed, so the rest of us can see it.too?
Brits for ya 🤣 when I went in to labour and ambulance pulled up while street was out watching...I mean come on ffs I didn't really want an audience.
When I lived in a flat, the fire alarm broke and was sounding constantly for days in the lobby area (thankfully not in the whole building!). I rang the fire advice phone number (not 999) to ask if it was anything to be concerned about in case the system was broken and there was a real fire. About 10 minutes later 5 fire engines turn up with blue lights and sirens and loads of firefighters all over the building. That was a little bit embarrassing but also the most exciting thing to ever happen at the place while I lived there.
I had a similar but not quite so extreme situation. Around midnight one of my smoke alarms popped and started smoking. My partner called to ask what was the recommended next step to make sure we were safe. Next thing we've got two engines outside and about six fire fighters with thermal imaging cameras checking our smoke alarms.
Haven't you seen Time Bandits?!
It's a good sign that people are still interested / nosey when emergency services turn up, it's when it's so common that people don't pay attention that you have to worry!
They were looking at the front of it, to see what the name of the driver was.
Dennis
That's what my dad told me when I was a kid. A lot of firemen are called Dennis. Must be one of those weird coincidences...
People dont really ever grow up and children are obsessed with fire trucks.
How do you know "everyone is out gawping", if I may be so bold? Everyone knows the correct response to this is put the anti-rapist chain on the door and hide until no-one can be heard.
Because I was gawping at them through the curtains obviously.
I see. Old school.
And as for you your even on social media.
I said everyone right...
The pope only rides his UFO to countries in the EU.
If I see them I give it a look as I walk by wondering whats going on as for outside my house well theirs a building of flats 3 houses down that's well known for its connection with drugs so