Sir - ITV morning television is asking the public to nominate people who helped ease the devastation of homes, businesses and communities in the recent floods.

Looking to a future of similar weather,Councillor Phil Grove (Tom Edwards,Worcester News 28th February) might well have been a suitable candidate, as but for him voting against his party,the Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service might well be on the way to being reduced from 43 appliances in 2007 to 33, even though 35 machines were called out in 2007.

Phil Pegler

Worcester