East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS) is proposing to turn The Ridge Fire Station to a day-crewed station meaning firefighters would work on station during the day and respond on call from home during the evening. More than 1,700 people have signed an online petition, as of January 25, set up by Helena Dollimore, Labour candidate for Hastings and Rye, opposing the proposals. Full story here: https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/downgrading-of-hastings-fire-station-will-put-lives-at-risk-firefighters-fear-4000198