Yorkshire fire service hits back over cost of Pride livery installed on engine

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service replied to social media comments with a post which stated 'fire doesn't discriminate and neither do we!'.

The post said the livery costs just under £600 for the year, and described it as 'fantastic value'.

-> Mum in safety warning after 13-year-old nearly dies in 40ft drop exploring derelict Yorkshire buildingIt said: "We've had a few comments asking about the cost of the Pride livery on our fire engine. It was just under £600 for the year.

"That is fantastic value to advertise the fact that we are an organisation that welcomes diversity among our staff and provide a great service to the whole community regardless of sexuality or gender.

"We are proud of our involvement in York Pride and are perfectly satisfied that a very small investment in supporting the event is money well spent.

-> Yorkshire to be as hot as Barcelona and Los Angeles this weekend as heatwave rolls in"The fire engine is still an operational vehicle and will continue to attend incidents and support community safety initiatives.

"Fire doesn't discriminate neither do we!"

Posting on Facebook, Dave Carr commented: "It could of cost nothing and people would find a reason to complain.

"It's an amazing thing we are so happy that NYFR have shown such incredible support, and including a York University was a fab idea."