1.   All the firefighters were ready, dressed in full gear in case they were needed.

2.   City firefighters have been on standby for the past three days.

3.   The blaze spread to two adjacent buildings before firefighters were able to contain it.

4.   Two firefighters were hurt in the rescue attempt.

5.   The homeowner is claiming that local firefighters were dilatory in responding to the call.

6.   Firefighters were helpless against the blaze.

7.   Firefighters were still at the Auto Sleepers factory today investigating the cause of the fire which destroyed a whole production line and a number of caravans.

8.   A passing police car and two neighbours alerted the fire brigade and firefighters were able to save the building from being gutted.

9.   Mr Cameron warned Mr Clarke that firefighters were angry over the scrapping of their pay formula.

10.   Mr Clarke told the FBU leaders that industrial action was premature because firefighters were not due to settle their claim until November.