Firefighters devastated by decision to close three Tyne and Wear fire stations 18 Feb, 2014 News Firefighters have expressed their dismay at the decision by Tyne and Wear Fire Authority to continue with plans to close...
Death of Surrey firefighter Clifford Cox 17 Feb, 2014 News A Surrey firefighter died at Staines Fire Station on the evening of Saturday 15 February. Clifford Cox was a member of...
Firefighters’ union leader visits south west fire and rescue workers struggling without equipment 14 Feb, 2014 News The general secretary of the Fire Brigades Union, Matt Wrack, will visit firefighters combatting floods in the South...
Discussions with government over firefighters’ pensions continue 14 Feb, 2014 News Representatives from the Fire Brigades Union and the government in Westminster have this week continued to discuss all...
Firefighters send Valentine’s Day message to local politicians: love the fire service and stop the cuts! 13 Feb, 2014 News East Sussex firefighters are sending a Valentine’s Day message to local politicians ahead of a crucial vote on cuts to...
Death of Northern Ireland firefighter Nial Hamilton – Fire Brigades Union reaction 12 Feb, 2014 News Responding to the death of firefighter Nial Hamilton at an incident in Lurgan, Armagh, Northern Ireland, on Monday 10...
FBU restructures Scottish organisation following creation of single fire and rescue service 12 Feb, 2014 News Officials from the Fire Brigades Union has agreed new structures for the organisation in Scotland. The FBU’s restructure...
Help firefighters lobby MPs via Twitter 12 Feb, 2014 News Are you active on Twitter and willing to contact your MP about issues that are important to firefighters? We’re...
Flooded Thames area will lose fire stations and up to 40 rescue workers to cuts, say firefighters 11 Feb, 2014 News Cuts announced to fire and rescue services in Surrey will mean areas currently facing flooding will lose fire and rescue...
North Yorkshire firefighters to join demonstration against austerity 10 Feb, 2014 News Firefighters from across North Yorkshire will take part in a regional demonstration against austerity next month. The...
