So, yet another firefighter and his brother die in a fire at their own home (The Argus, January 9).

Surely this tragic event will wake up those who berated the firefighters for striking.

What an unbelievably dangerous job they do.

I hope Tony "I will wage war in the Middle East come what may" Blair and his cronies now see what an essential task these men and women perform and that there must be no cutbacks in the fire service.

-D A Coles, Peacehaven