Firefighters receive Smurf hats

No this isn't an April Fool joke that's running late.

We've all been given these soft blue bags for storing our shiny helmets in. They have a little drawstring to pull tight and keep your helmet safe from all those nasty things that might scratch it or mark it in some way. There's even a little white name badge where we can write our names – just like in infant school with your plimsoll bag…

And, as we are meant to wear the helmets at all times, then it seems the logical move is to wear the helmet while it's still in the bag. Our heads are protected by the helmet and the helmet is protected by the Smurf hat - a simple yet effective interpretation of the latest edict eminating from [wording deleted] Endeavour House…

To be honest, when we all traipse out holding our Man (sorry, Person) Bag, it looks like we're all off for a spot of ten pin bowling!