25 July 2026
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Fire service calls on people to park more responsibly

Credit: Isle of Man Fire Rescue Service

Fire crews on the Isle of Man are asking drivers not to park irresponsibly. 

It has warned of the consequences of problem parking in certain areas around the Island.

The fire service has shared of an image of several parked vehicles which caused difficulty for the passing of a fire pump recently.

An Isle of Man Fire & Rescue Service Spokesperson said:

“As a Fire Service we never know where we may need to access, our big red HGV’s can end up in lots of places!”

“Performing access checks helps our drivers develop their topography, local knowledge and manouvering skills.”

Vehicle owners are being asked to have more “common sense” when it comes to parking.

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Shaun Moore is the Senior Broadcast Journalist for Manx.News and has over 15 years of working in radio, television, print and online. Previous work includes BBC, Sky, ITV, Bauer, Global Radio and Newsflare. Member of Chartered Institute of Journalists.

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