Emergency service??

I really think I may have to start a separate blog for the "You couldn't make it up" stories, they are coming that thick and fast. The most recent involves a fireman who was called out when someone saw a woman in difficulties in the water. It was clear that she would drown unless something were done immediately, so he jumped in and saved her, at considerable risk to his own life. Hero? Not a bit of it! Apparently Fire Service regulations forbid firemen from going into the water to rescue people, so he's likely to face disciplinary proceedings. Once again, words fail me.