Fire rules there for a reason

Sir, – May I through your letters page thank the retained firemen of Tayport and St Andrews for the splendid way they dealt with a fire in our home on Monday January 8?

Not only were they professional in the way they dealt with the fire, but in the way they reassured my husband and myself.

Can I also take this opportunity to remind residents in streets and cul-de-sacs to be mindful of how they park their cars, as every moment counts when fire engines are trying to get to the fire they have been called out to deal with?

Carroll Finnie. 17 St Bunyans Place, Leuchars.