Booze ban sparks mass resignation at N.L. fire hall

[MMiz]

Booze ban sparks mass resignation at N.L. fire hall

The entire volunteer fire department in a Newfoundland town has resigned, following a new policy that forbids drinking alcohol in the local fire hall.

The Point Leamington fire hall had doubled for years as an unofficial bar for the community of about 700 on the island's northeast coast.

Fire Chief Fraser Stuckless said he complied with a town order this spring to stop selling booze to the public.

However, he said the force of a dozen firefighters should still be allowed to enjoy a drink on special occasions.

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[MMiz]

A couple of years ago the local totally volunteer FD lost their kegerators at the stations.

I don't agree with the decision, as I'm all for personal responsibility and believe that responsible members of the community can be responsible on the job too, but it's hard to argue with an anti-booze organization.

 

[bowhkr]

I don't know, I kind of okay with that. Do you want your firemen to be responding to assist you, while under the influence?

I don't...

 

[Jon]

I don't know, I kind of okay with that. Do you want your firemen to be responding to assist you, while under the influence?

I don't...

Neither do I - but who says they can't have fun "off duty" on the social side of the station?