So now we've got Britains most senior Police officer and the Mayor of London telling us it's inevitable.... I'm not gonna say much more on the subject other than to say WE ARE NOT PREPARED FOR IT. The security services have done a marvellous job to date and they continue to do so and I hope that runs and runs... BUT, WHEN it happens (as we're repeatedly being told it will happen) - we wont be prepared. We've had over 2 years elapse since 9/11 - the so called wake-up call and only now are the p...

So, the London Underground gets increased high-profile Policing... Great! But does it change anything? I don't doubt that it will reduce crime IN GENERAL - I'm absolutely sure it will. I think all of us "law-abiding" citizens are only to pleased to see more Police on the streets. But make no mistake - the increased policing is not about crime - it's about terrorism. And will it have an effect on terrorism? I doubt it. I am sure there will be many who feel an added sense of security ...

I think I read somwhere today that 75% of the UK population think we are due a terrorist attack. Well, let me say this much - the fire service are expected to be frontline when it happens and we are getting repeatedly told "IT'S NOT IF, IT'S WHEN". Comforting thoughts... Well, lets just take a step back from the hysteria... the mainland UK hasn't been immune to terrorism - the Warrington Bomb, the Manchester Shopping centre, Hyde Park, Brighton Tory conference and so on and so forth. T...

This "blog" wont simply confine itself to issues relating to "criminally irresponsible" UK firefighters - no... this will be an insight into the thoughts of "just an ordinary bloke". Obviously, I will talk about the UK fire service - something that has been a big part of my life for many years. An organisation I feel very strongly about; a job I love - but a service I am becoming utterly frustrated with. But more about all that later! I'm also going to discuss "topical" issues - the news of...