19
Jul
Matt Wrack on firefighting and Grenfell
The FBU's general secretary, Matt Wrack's speech at the Durham Miners' Gala captures the feeling of the Fire Brigades Union in the aftermath of Grenfell. Watch Matt's full speech here...
Matt Wrack on firefighting and Grenfell Tower at the Durham Miners’ Gala
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19
Jul
Firefighters' union warns report “must not be a smokescreen for cuts”
Reacting to the publication of a Government report into Avon Fire Authority, the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has raised serious concerns regarding comments on operational response and...
19
Jul
Chaos at Surrey fire service as I.T. systems fail
Vital I.T. systems have crashed at Surrey Fire Emergency Control forcing operators to use pen and paper in order to take details of emergency incidents and mobilise fire engines. The...
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Matt Wrack No progress without movement on pay
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