50% fewer firefighters in Carlisle since 2004 because of cuts, says union 30 Jun, 2014 News Only six firefighters and two crew managers were on duty in Carlisle today as a result of government cuts according to...
Reject proposals to axe Brighton and Hove fire services, say cross-party politicians 25 Jun, 2014 News Politicians from across the political divide have called for proposals that would see Brighton and Hove lose...
Merseyside fire stations to close “even more regularly” as service refuses to pay firefighters nationally-agreed rate 25 Jun, 2014 News The refusal of Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service to pay the nationally-agreed rate for overtime will ensure that local...
First 24-hour firefighter strike announced after minister ploughs ahead with “unworkable” pension scheme 25 Jun, 2014 News Firefighters in England and Wales will strike again over attacks on their pensions after the government confirmed it...
East Sussex fire authority approves “devastating” cuts 25 Jun, 2014 News One in six firefighters jobs could be lost in East Sussex after the fire authority approved cuts on Thursday 5 June. The...
Video: stand strong, stand together, a message to FBU members from Matt Wrack 25 Jun, 2014 News On the eve of a 24-hour strike in England and Wales by firefighters over their pensions, Fire Brigades Union general...
New video: why are firefighters on strike? 25 Jun, 2014 News The Fire Brigades Union has made a short film explaining why firefighters are on strike over pensions. A 24-hour strike...
Industrial action short of strike: 12 June until 22 June 25 Jun, 2014 News As well as two periods of strike action on the 12 and 21 June, the Fire Brigades Union has called ‘action short of...
Firefighters demand televised debate on pensions as 24-hour strike looms 25 Jun, 2014 News Firefighters are demanding a national televised debate on government attacks on pensions with the English fire minister...
Essex firefighters take pension campaign to Eric Pickles’ backyard 25 Jun, 2014 News Who: Essex firefighters and supporters What: Demonstration Where: Opposite Brentwood fire station, North Road, Brentwood...
