there's always a firie nearby to rescue you or your house from flames
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Obviously the young firie showed some promise, as he became captain in 1976 and has held the position ever since.
Note the firie up the ladder in the shop.
On the plus side, the temperaments and personalities of the 'firies' are starkly highlighted (no heroics, only teamwork is tolerated), as are current firefighting and rescue tactics.
When they saw the fire in the windows, Mr Hunt called the firies and Mr Bailey knocked down the back door so he could reach the flames.
I am not questioning the integrity nor the bravery of the NSW "firie", but let's be honest.