The family home in Gurnard - which had been passed down through four generations - has been completely destroyed. As well as losing sentimental items in the fire, the family's pet dog also died.
The FBU says that Cabinet pass this review, the safety of the Island's public and its firefighters, and the inability for a crew to carry out full firefighting duties on arrival as the first appliance will fall at the feet of those Members.
If you see Phil Packer walking around the Island today, give him a friendly wave or hoot of the car horn as he raises money and awareness for the British Inspiration Trust.