A fire service has taken the decision to axe popular TV character Fireman Sam as their mascot.
Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service said that they had received negative feedback because the mascot was not inclusive enough.
He had been used by the fire service for station open days and on advertising materials.
Instead they are using gender neutral blue, red and yellow fire extinguishers called Freddy, Filbert and Penelope.
Chief fire officer Lez Britzman said: Firefighters nationally and residents locally have raised some concerns that “Fireman Sam” doesnt reflect the fire service today, in terms of both the job itself and our workforce.
Its important to us that our open days and community events dont make anyone feel excluded and therefore we took this decision.
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We always make sure that we include plenty of activities and other ways to engage children and adults, to help them learn more about fire safety and a firefighters role.
An email has been sent round to all fire stations in the county telling them not to use Fireman Sam in the future.
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