FIREFIGHTERS in Salisbury faced a delay when trying to attend an incident in the city after they were met with a number of cars parked inconsiderately.
Crews at Salisbury Fire Station were on route to an incident in the city last night (October 14), when they were met with several double parked cars.
A Salisbury fire station spokesperson said: “We understand that space is at a premium in areas of Salisbury, but before you leave your vehicle ask yourself- could a fire engine or ambulance get past my vehicle in an emergency?”
They added: “Please always park with consideration for emergency vehicles- every second we are delayed could have serious, life threatening consequences.”
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Fire engines are roughly three metres wide, and drivers need more than this space to safely navigate our roads.
Poor or inconsiderate parking can mean emergency services waste vital seconds or minutes – and every seconds counts when it comes to a rapidly developing fire.
Official guidance tells motorists that fire engines need at least two car’s widths of space to safely navigate roads.
People are asked not to park too close to corners, make sure wheels are not sticking out and to park as close to the other cars as possible.
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