Instead they are using gender neutral blue, red and yellow fire extinguishers called Freddy, Filbert and Penelope
A fire service has taken the decision to axe popular TV character Fireman Sam as their mascot.
Chief fire officer Lez Britzman said: ‘Firefighters nationally and residents locally have raised some concerns that “Fireman Sam” doesn’t reflect the fire service today, in terms of both the job itself and our workforce.Fireman Sam has been on our screens for over 30 years An email has been sent round to all fire stations in the county telling them not to use Fireman Sam in the future.
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