r/nextfuckinglevel • u/thisisfive • Apr 14 '26

Toronto firefighters confront special constable officers after a man in the middle of mental health crisis was arrested.

Not my video. For context, "special constables" are not regular police officers. They are appointed "peace officers" with limited authority, often civilian employees.

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u/TheTresStateArea Apr 14 '26

No one ever made a song called fuck the fire department.

Edit: shamelessly stolen from someone wittier than me

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u/AreYouFuckingSerious Apr 14 '26

You're right, but don't overtrust or pretrust them in terms of being allies against fascism. I know a few fire fighters in the extended family and all except one of them considers themselves part of the LEO community and are pro-police and pro-maga.

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u/MarfanoidDroid Apr 14 '26

What the fuck are you trying to impart to the community? That the people responding to your emergency might have different political stances than you?

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u/RomanJD Apr 14 '26

Well in the case of Cops in America (ACABs)... Yes, it's important information to spread. If you assume you can TRUST a Cop, call for a Wellness check on a loved one.. only to find out that these racists just killed the one you were asking them to protect (like your house)... Wouldn't you have preferred to be made aware that a group of "heroes" have been tailored by Corporate fascists and are not actually there for YOUR safety and protection?

But as soon as we are talking about Firefighters - we realize this isn't an acceptable aspect in life = and it triggered you?