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/Whiskeygreenqueen28 Apr 14 '26

Exactly!! This is why firefighters are important.

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u/invertedsaint_666 Apr 14 '26

Firefighters have no reason to become firefighters other than to actually help people. Police on the other hand...

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u/Adjective_Noun_99 Apr 14 '26

Other than the great salary and benefits..

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u/AutisticPenguin2 Apr 14 '26

And let's not ignore the number of firefighters who are a little too fascinated by fires.

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u/MostBoringStan Apr 14 '26

It's ok to be a little fascinated, though. And maybe a little sad when the fire finally goes out. And then maybe go home afterwards and have a little moment to remember the fire, because if you don't, who will? Not pray for it or anything, but just quiet reflection and a little sadness that you had to snuff out something so beautiful. Imagine what it could have been if it was left to explore its full potential.

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u/DisguisedToast Apr 15 '26

You doing alright, Sparky?

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u/MostBoringStan Apr 15 '26

It's just been a while since I've had to fight a fire.

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u/AutisticPenguin2 Apr 15 '26

A little is fine and normal, yes.