This condemnation was echoed by every member of the fire and rescue authority who stated that it was beyond comprehension as to why anyone would abuse firefighters or indeed any emergency worker. During the November fire authority meeting, Chief Fire Officer Chris Lowther reported that, whilst most people in communities respect their fire and rescue service, regrettably, there were seven attacks on staff between November 1-6. This comes on the back of the 30 previous attacks reported by staff since the start of 2022. Most of these attacks came as a result of firefighters responding to deliberately set fires involving rubbish, wheelie bins and other items often in children's play parks. Cllr Tye has said the abuse of firefighters and staff working in control rooms was absolutely unacceptable in any circumstance. He added that firefighters come to work to support and work in local communities and the acts of a small number of people not only risks the lives of those requiring the services of the fire and rescue service, but also firefighters themselves. Cllr Tye said: "Firefighters are someone's mum, dad, sisters, brothers, friends, parents and are no different to any other member of society. They come to work to do an incredible and often dangerous job, when communities need them the most.
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