Originally Posted by
CargoOne
Cannot comment of firefighters but police patrol cars internal cam is recording all the time incl lunch or drink which they more often than not taking inside the car, same with bus and trains. And, let me bring it - those records are not deleted like CVR after the flight, it is archived and kept in full for extended period of time for the benefit of potential inquires and investigations. I think pilots need to become more realistic and stop considering themselves any special breed.
Most police cams I am aware of start recording only if the officer turns it on or the siren or emergency lights are activated.