HC Deb 26 June 1978 vol 952 c428W
Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland why many part-time firemen have had no breathing apparatus training whatsoever, so that when they attend a fire where this apparatus is necessary they are unable to help.

Mr. Carter

I understand from the Fire Authority for Northern Ireland, which is statutorily charged with the efficient training of firemen, that training in the use of breathing apparatus has been provided for part-time firemen throughout Northern Ireland and that there is, at every fire station, an adequate number of men trained in the use of such apparatus.