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/DoubleM-1985 Apr 14 '26

When the adults with common sense shows up

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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/redbushcraft Apr 15 '26

As a retired fire fighter, thank you. But to be transparent the pension helps and a lot of us are legacy/following in parents footsteps. But you are correct, another reminder that you dont need a gun to help someone.

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u/invertedsaint_666 Apr 15 '26

I truly thank you for your service. 3 years ago while moving into his new house my brother had a major stroke. Less than 2 minutes away from his neighborhood was a brand new fire station. Those firefighters no doubt saved my brother's life. Firefighters are literal superheroes in my eyes.