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Godley was whispering the line "Be quiet - big boys don't cry" in the control room when Cathy popped in to deliver a message.

"I would like to acknowledge the dedication and commitment of our firefighters, control room operators and support staff who have worked tirelessly in recent days to ensure the safety of our community across Northern Ireland."

If you witness someone choking and are not sure what to do, Dr Ruddell said "ring 999 and our staff in the control room will talk you through what you need to try".

The combined South Wales and Mid & West Wales Fire and Rescue control room said on Thursday evening that crews have been dealing with 42 different incidents, with a further 20 to be assessed.

Inside the control room, police officers sit in rows watching the live streams from thousands of cameras, keeping tabs on the lives of the six million people who live in Kabul.