4 SEPTEMBER 1942, Page 14

N.F.S.

Stit,—As one who is having an uncomfortable and somewhat dangerous war in one of His Majesty's ships, I am amazed to find dozens of youths in N.F.S. uniform wandering round the streets of our towns and villages.

Undoubtedly extinguishing fires is a dangerous and strenuous occup' tion, but I suspect that many of these youths have never been nearer to fire than the cigarettes alight under their noses. As the over 35's are to go into industry, could not the under 3o's in the N.F.S. be gradual replaced by the 30-40's so that these relatively idle youths can take their rightful place in the fighting forces?—Yours, &c.,

SHAKESPEAR COOKE.

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