Firefighters in Norfolk banned from playing football due to injuries.
source: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/6087321/Firefighters-in-Norfolk-bann...
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In another Health and Safety case Firefighters in Norfolk have been banned from playing football due to fears that they could injure themselves, putting them out of action in the firefighting business.
The chief fire officer at the brigade said that sports played by the full time staff account for 30% of all injuries.
However union officials say playing sports within brigades is a great way to team bond which is a hugely important aspect when it comes to serving in such a dangerous career.
"While I agree that football and volleyball are great sports, we have unfortunately had a number of incidents where firefighters have injured themselves playing sport while on duty," Mr Elliott said.
What do you think, stupid rule or a good reason to stop them playing sports?
The chief fire officer at the brigade said that sports played by the full time staff account for 30% of all injuries.
However union officials say playing sports within brigades is a great way to team bond which is a hugely important aspect when it comes to serving in such a dangerous career.
"While I agree that football and volleyball are great sports, we have unfortunately had a number of incidents where firefighters have injured themselves playing sport while on duty," Mr Elliott said.
What do you think, stupid rule or a good reason to stop them playing sports?
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Because fighting fires is really safe?!?
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