New: fire and rescue bosses have used controversial “retire and rehire” practice 09 Nov, 2022 News New data shows that a controversial practice that allows fire service bosses to halt pension contributions and receive...
Bonfire night: new statistics show fire and rescue services slashed 05 Nov, 2022 News This bonfire night there are worries that fire and rescue services may not be able to cope, with new statistics...
Firefighters launch consultative ballot on pay 31 Oct, 2022 News Firefighters and fire control staff are being balloted today over to whether accept a 5% pay offer from employers. The...
Red Plaque unveiled for Scottish firefighter who died in the line of duty 29 Oct, 2022 News A Red Plaque has been unveiled by the Fire Brigades Union for a Scottish firefighter who died in the line of duty, on...
FBU unveils Red Plaque for “extraordinarily brave” firefighter who died in the line of duty over 100 years ago 28 Oct, 2022 News A plaque has been unveiled for a Sale firefighter who died in the line of duty in 1909. Superintendent John Johnson Hunt...
Fire Brigades Union statement after the resignation of the Prime Minister 20 Oct, 2022 News Fire Brigades Union general secretary Matt Wrack has issued a statement following the resignation of Liz Truss, on...
9,000 firefighters to receive at least nearly £4,000 in compensation in pensions win 20 Oct, 2022 News Nearly 9,000 firefighters are set to receive a pay out of at least £3,750 after a government pensions debacle caused...
Merseyside firefighters and control staff ballot for action short of strike 20 Oct, 2022 News Merseyside Fire Brigades Union members are being balloted for industrial action short of strike, in relation to a number...
Consultative pay ballot announced 18 Oct, 2022 News The union will hold a consultative ballot of members on the revised 5% pay offer from Monday 31 October to Monday 14...
Massive step forward in fight to save Cornwall control 18 Oct, 2022 News FBU members in Cornwall are celebrating a huge step forward in a fight to save control in the county. In September the...
