Firefighter training deficiencies report includes disputed claim of 'beasting' recruits

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A report from Fire and Emergency has identified significant problems with firefighter training methods. The findings suggest that some trainees are subjected to an old-school military style of instruction. This approach is allegedly used to belittle those in the program. The report describes these issues as major flaws in the current system.

A Fire and Emergency report has revealed major flaws in the way firefighters are trained - including a claim that an old-school military style approach is used to belittle trainees.

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