The Suffolk Fire Experience - Doc 208 Aldeburgh Fire Station Surplus Equipment Auction

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Observations on doc 405*

By way of the To: list there is a large number of persons involved and striving to advance the prosecution of Wiggy (X), and in opposition there be the singular firefighter Y. That said even those listed under To: are not the full prosecution crew as you may have noted in earlier documents.

Perhaps you might also notice the blatant variation in the naming of individuals. ACFO Seager describes the defendent by surname whilst a more cosy naming of his helpers is chosen. Perhaps this reveals another feature of "Command Power" through rhetorical expression. Or is it just simple hatred or contempt?

Par 1
..............and having sought the advice of Chris Jackson and members?

Wots gone wrong here?
Such personal interference and actions described in par 1 by the Brigade Investigating Officer is strictly prohibited under the Fire Discipline Regs.
Indeed, courtesy of the own writings of ACFO K Seager in April 1999 this position will be confirmed. In essence, there should be no prior contact with hearing members, CFO/FM's or councillors, by representatives until the formal hearing begins.

Par1
...............I have indicated a reluctant acceptance.

Hmm, why the reluctance?

Par 2
This is my least favoured option...........

Oh really, one wonders what the other options were?

Par 2
.................We run a risk of putting their noses out of joint if we dig in. It will make the business of presenting (Colin and Graham) that much more tricky.

Hmm?

Par 3
It isn’t clear yet whether or not any of us will end up as witnesses.

Funny? Why well the charge sheets were delivered to X & Y in August & October 1998, complete with listed prosecution witnesses. And of course it should not be forgotten that ACFO K Seager put himself down as witness to support his own charge. But that is contrary to Fire discipline regs isn't it?



* Please remember that these observations/comments are subjective, qualitative and unfactual. Like all such human comments they are possibly flawed as they are made from the perspective of a singular individual. As stated at the beginning you are encouraged to make your own judgement. Please feel free to advance your own observations. By that process we can move toward a better overall understanding and GROUNDED THEORY of the situation.