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flag London firefighters prepare for emergencies during a morning shift at Croydon Fire Station.

flag On a Tuesday morning at Croydon Fire Station, a journalist observed the London Fire Brigade’s Red Watch, highlighting firefighters’ readiness amid a rotating color-watch system. flag The shift began with a roll call and tour of apparatus equipped with hoses, ladders, rescue tools, and animal rescue gear. flag Firefighters undergo 15 weeks of training and meet academic and fitness standards. flag The station serves as a second home with dorms, kitchen, and lounge, while crews train using simulated house fires, high-rise towers, and wrecked vehicles. flag Despite routine, they remain alert for emergencies, balancing discipline and camaraderie.

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