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India Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Delhi firefighter's visit to London fire station leaves Internet with a valid question
A heartfelt video of a Delhi-based firefighter visiting a London fire station during his trip to the United Kingdom has gone viral on social media. However, the internet raised a valid question, prompting several users to by his daughter, Pooja Kharb, the video has sparked meaningful conversations about how Indian firefighters often go unnoticed despite their essential an Indian living in the UK, expressed gratitude towards the London Fire Brigade and the Soho Fire Station for welcoming her father with warmth. advertisement 'Papa was soooo happy! A big thank you to the London Fire Brigade and the Soho Fire for giving my papa a wonderful tour,' she wrote in the caption of her video the video, Pooja explained that her father, who works as a firefighter in Delhi, carried his ID card during his visit, hoping to meet his counterparts in London. "My father came to London from Delhi. He is a firefighter. He was carrying his ID card and wanted to visit a fire station here in London," she said. To their surprise, the London firefighting staff not only welcomed him but also gave him a detailed tour of their station. They explained how their systems and equipment worked, creating a memorable moment for the visiting firefighter."So, we did that, and to our surprise, the London firefighting staff not only gave him a visit but also explained their systems and the functions of the tools and machines there," Pooja said in her his experience, Pooja mentioned one thing that stood out for them — the in-built maps integrated into the fire trucks' systems, unlike the Google Maps used back in India. Her father also tried on a firefighter's jacket and posed beside a fire rig, visibly thrilled by the experience."What I liked the most here was that their system had an in-built map, like we have Google Maps in India," she said. Watch the viral video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by pooja kharb (@learnerforlifetime)The London Fire Brigade's official account responded warmly in the comments, saying, 'We love this so much! Thanks for visiting.'Social media users were quick to join the conversation. While many thanked Pooja for sharing this touching moment, others reflected on the lack of recognition for firefighters in India.'This is so wholesome. Just the look on your father's face. Like a kid in a candy store. Amazing,' a user said, while another added, 'Very nice. Tell him thank you for his service.'Several users also called out the difference in perception. 'In India, firefighters are underpaid and overlooked, while in Western countries, they are seen as heroes. A fireman sacrifices his life there, and a convoy pays him respect. Here, how often do we see that?' asked a user said, 'In India, no one appreciates firefighters. In the West, they are superheroes for kids. It's sad our heroes are yet to receive the dignity they deserve.'As the video gained attention, the internet was left wondering: When will Indian firefighters finally get the recognition their courage has long deserved?- Ends
NDTV
6 days ago
- General
- NDTV
Watch: Delhi Firefighter Visits UK Fire Station, Internet Calls It "Wholesome"
A video of a Delhi firefighter visiting a fire station in London has sparked a conversation online about the lack of recognition Indian firefighters receive for their service. Shared on Instagram by user Pooja Kharb, the clip shows her father, a firefighter in Delhi, visiting the London Fire Brigade and the Soho Fire. She reveals that her father carried his ID card with him for this very reason - to meet a counterpart in the United Kingdom and take a tour of a fire station in London. "Papa was soooo happy! A big thank you to @londonfirebrigade and @sohofirelondon for giving my papa a wonderful tour," Ms Kharb wrote in the caption of the post. Take a look below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by pooja kharb (@learnerforlifetime) In the video, Ms Kharb's father is seen taking a tour of a fire station in the UK and checking out how the Britons operate a fire brigade. He also clicks a picture in front of a fire wig wearing a firefighter's jacket. "Delhi firefighter meets London firefighter and their fire engine," the text reads on the video. Since being shared, the video has accumulated more than 414,000 views and over 25,000 likes. In the comments section, several users pointed out that Indian firefighters don't get enough recognition for their job. "In India no one appreciates firefighter jobs or firefighter workers thinking it's a third grade job without any prestige. But in the western countries and the USA people respect firefighters and to western kids they see superheroes in firefighters," wrote one user. "Lovely video. Hope your Dad informs the Delhi Fire service of the upgrades we as a country need...... We are 100 years behind the technology and ideas used by western countries in Fire and rescue services. And the amount of respect for these jobs overseas is HUGE! Respect to your dad," commented another. "A very underrated & behind the scenes dept of the society," said a third user. Some users also called the video wholesome and flooded the comments section with heart emojis. "This is the content I downloaded insta for," wrote one user. "Wholesome moment," expressed another. "Wow what an amazing experience," said one user.
