Fire extinguishers may be removed from blocks of flats across Britain after they were deemed dangerous by buildings risk assessors at two blocks on the South Coast.In other words, "We're the 'Only Ones' professional enough to pull the pin, aim the nozzle and squeeze the grip, and to know when to say 'the hell with it' and hightail it out of there."
Many residents regard the distinctive red extinguishers as the first response to fire, giving vital time until professional firefighters arrive.
But a review of two residential blocks in Bournemouth has raised concerns that householders could delay their escape to tackle a blaze. There is also concern that the use of extinguishers by untrained people could add to the danger.
They must really think people are dumb. Perhaps if the majority put up with this nonsense without demanding and receiving heads, they're not that far off the mark.
[Via Illspirit]