Emergency driver

In Japan a firefighter has been dismissed, having driven fire engines and other emergency vehicles without a license. The man had been working as a firefighter for over 20 years in Takaoka City before a routine check uncovered the fact that he had no license. At first the man tried to pass off his father's driving license as his own, but when he seemed reluctant to show it to his superiors they insisted on examining it more closely and it was quickly realised that the photograph was of his father. Although
July 30, 2012 Read time: 2 mins
In Japan a firefighter has been dismissed, having driven fire engines and other emergency vehicles without a license. The man had been working as a firefighter for over 20 years in Takaoka City before a routine check uncovered the fact that he had no license. At first the man tried to pass off his father's driving license as his own, but when he seemed reluctant to show it to his superiors they insisted on examining it more closely and it was quickly realised that the photograph was of his father. Although the man had gone to a driving school he had failed a written test, but this did not dissuade him from pursuing a career as a firefighter and he drove emergency vehicles over 400 times. The Takaoka Fire Department has apologised to locals and has tried to cover its loss of face by pointing out that the man did not cause any traffic accidents.

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