A fire service has removed a post welcoming a new recruit from social media after it was inundated with inappropriate comments.
The original post on X (formerly Twitter) welcomed a new firefighter, Millie, to Wareham Fire Station after she completed her basic training. It featured a snap of the new recruit grinning in her uniform.
The post said: "Meet Millie, Millie has just joined Wareham Fire Station and has just past (sic) her basic training only last week. Millie's favourite Tool is the big red key, which allows Mille (sic) to smash through doors."
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But after brazen blokes started posting "very unpleasant and upsetting" replies, the service had no choice but to remove the post. One comment read: "I wouldn't mind smashing Millie's door in with my big tool."
Another posted: "Does Millie have doors I could smash too?" Meanwhile a third added: "Smash through doors? I'm sure that's what the other firemen are all thinking!"
Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service took the snap down just 24 hours after posting it. A spokesperson for the force said: "A tweet was posted earlier today which has drawn some negative attention.
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"This post was made to celebrate the successful completion of a new recruits Basic Skills Course. As you will see from previous posts on X, [Wareham Fire Station] do this regularly to introduce their staff.
"The unacceptable comments turned the post into something very unpleasant and upsetting for the member of staff and [Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service] so it was removed. On other socials the comments are really positive & supportive, which is wonderful to see."
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