James Fussell quotes Galloway's definition of "fireman" as one who
preceeded his workmates into the mine and lit pockets of methane.
I believe that, in parts of continental Europe, the name for the man
who carried out this task was "The Penitent".
With such a job title, one wonders if the parish priest had something
to do with the selection process??
Tony Brewis
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