Originally Posted by
cornishsimon
BAA actually have got to provide domestic cover for LHR, not just aircraft at LHR
cs
Just to add to this, as far as im aware LFB will always be despatched to back up BAA's fire service at any alarm within the terminals/grounds of LHR, including roads should there be an RTC etc. However the BAA crew(s) should always attend first.
Same applies to all airports within the England and Wales, and comes under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004.
As far as i know LHR has at least 2 domestic pumps, which are equiped to respond to fires, flooding, rtc's etc and will be crewed and kitted to the same standard as the London fire brigade.
Originally Posted by
LondonAndy
On the way to FCO to catch a BA flight (so OT!) we were really surprised to see a car engulfed in flames at the side of the road with the passengers sitting about 40 feet from it. I was surprised firstly that a modern car would go up in flames like that and secondly that the passengers were sitting so close to the car that could (in theory if not in practice) explode!
This sort of thing never fails to amaze me, you would be surprised how many rtc's you get to and find people sat in stupid places where if another crash happens the cars from the first incident will be pushed into the people sat besides the road !
muppets
cs