Fire crews 'exhausted' after flood-relief effort

Firefighters were today said to be exhausted after dealing with weeks of “flooding hell” which has tested the service beyond its limit.

Tue, 24 Jul, 2007 - 13:40

Firefighters were today said to be exhausted after dealing with weeks of “flooding hell” which has tested the service beyond its limit.

Tam McFarlane, FBU Executive Council member for south west England, said: “The last five weeks has seen the biggest sustained rescue and assistance effort since the Second World War.

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Courts UK floods Place: south west England Place: Gloucester Person: Tam McFarlane Person: McFarlane Event: Second World War Organisation: FBU Organisation: Fire Brigades Union

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