VITAL OCCUPATIONS
THE discussion by the Whakatane Fire Board, and its final decision to appeal in the interests of public safety against all qualified firemen being called to military camp furnishes a good example of the acute shortage of trained manpower, as a result of the growing strength of the armed forces. 'I'he Board, in persuance of its duty of watching over public interests, rightly considered that its first obligation was to safeguard from the fire danger the homes of the people of Whakatane. To date it has not raised any objection to brigade members leaving to take up military duties, with the result that the existing brigade is but a bare skeleton of its former strength and there is a serious risk of a break flown- in the service unless some stand is made. Members who may have strong views on the question of appeals, should realise that they are performing a civic duty in maintaining the brigade at working strength. Further, and more important still, the fact that incendiary fii;es are recognised as a legitimate method of attack in modern war, lends even greater argument to the need for as many firemen as possible to remain at their posts.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 5, Issue 45, 27 April 1942, Page 4
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201VITAL OCCUPATIONS Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 5, Issue 45, 27 April 1942, Page 4
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