Firefighters fear mutualisation is the first step towards privatisation 24 Sep, 2012 News Cleveland’s firefighters and emergency control room staff are expressing grave concerns regarding any proposed...
Downgrading of stations and cuts to front line posts in Hastings will put public at risk 12 Sep, 2012 News East Sussex Fire and Rescue managers are putting forward proposals to the Fire Authority of East Sussex that could see...
Fire and rescue services in West Sussex face axe 11 Sep, 2012 News Front line fire and rescue services across the county are in danger of being axed due to drastic spending cuts. Less...
Union postpones strike called for 5th September as talks enter crucial phase 04 Sep, 2012 News The Fire Brigades Union has postponed the short duration strike action called for 5th September following crucial talks...
West Yorkshire fire crews anger at more cuts to front line emergency service 31 Aug, 2012 News West Yorkshire fire authority proposals to close more fire stations, and get rid of more fire engines and firefighters...
Pay 2012: members’ consultation 23 Aug, 2012 News Pay 2012: members’ consultation The Executive Council met this week (21 August) to consider the latest developments in...
Pay 2012: Members' Consultation - Further Information 23 Aug, 2012 News Further to recent All Members circulars on the issue of pay (2012HOC0429MW and 2012HOC0471MW), this circular provides...
Plan to make county council pay for casual labour is thin end of privatisation wedge, says union 16 Aug, 2012 News Fire Brigade effectively admits it can’t provide comprehensive protection for Devon and Somerset after jobs cull. Devon...
Public safety in jeopardy as London's fire engine fleet is bought and sold 16 Aug, 2012 News Following the news that AssetCo, the company which owned and controlled all London’s fire engines, has sold them to...
FBU and Chief Fire Officer of East Sussex agree way forward to maintain fire cover 15 Aug, 2012 News The FBU and the Chief Fire Officer met today and agreed a way forward to maintain fire cover within East Sussex...
