People in Stapleford have shared concerns about ‘irresponsible parking’ after emergency vehicles were blocked two nights in a row. One night involved a fire engine and the other night an ambulance.
On April 9, Officers from Stapleford Fire Station were called to an address on Gibbons Avenue but the fire engine was delayed by parked cars. Two firefighters had to run to the scene with a water back pack and used a garden hose on the fire. The fire engine was eventually able to get to the fire and use their high pressure hose reels. The following night, April 10, an ambulance was called to a property on the street and there was reports of a vehicle blocking some steps meaning a patient couldn’t be put on the stretcher.
Residents on Gibbons Avenue told Nottinghamshire Live this issue is ‘getting worse and worse’ and say ‘people’s lives might be at risk.' John Bonsall, who is 83 and retired, says that it's difficult on the fire service.
