Politics: Fire Service: Allegations of Racism

Politics: Fire Service: Allegations of Racism; ITN INT LA MS Fire officers legs towards as running along corridor MS Fireman sliding down pole MS Firemen putting on jackets CMS Paper torn off printer EXT MS Fire engine as doors open INT MS Firement taking helmets from shelf EXT TMS Fire engine along as heading to fire (fire fighters in action = 15 secs) INT Andy Gilchrist (Fire Brigades Union) interviewed SOT - Racism in the ranks affecting the public is something which we may at one stage be able to substantiate Cutaway GV Through windscreen of fire engine as along street Vincent Simpson (Divisional Officer, Greater Manchester) interviewed SOT - On the vast majority of ocassions most fire fighters are professionals who deliver equal service but I can say that it has hapenned - ocassionally I've heard comments - seen actions which were inappropriate to a professional public service EXT BMS Firemen spraying hose in yard