In view of the widespread introduction of new BA practice and procedure, through closely coordinated efforts by over 30 brigades, using the DCLG BA Guidance to dilute current safety standards in order...
Following the election result of the new Tory government forming a majority, further cuts and compulsory redundancies is likely. Leicestershire Combined Fire Authority have already agreed proposals...
Conference is deeply concerned at indicative results from recent reports into Firefighter cancer rates. The most recent of those reports ‘Taking Action Against Cancer in the Fire Service’ was...
Conference is appalled by the use of selected Fire and Rescue Service personnel on Tuesday 12 May 2015 to help evict homelessness activists involved in an ongoing occupation of an empty bank in...
Conference notes some recent important developments on fitness, which strengthen the union’s case on pensions, notably the first meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Firefighter Fitness on 31...
This Conference is concerned at the growing problem of mental health issues in today’s society. With 1 in 4 people suffering the effects of a mental health issue, it is important to make sure our...
Conference is alarmed by the increasing number of burn injuries to members participating in fire behavioural training and real fire training. Conference does not accept the principle of ‘learn and...
Fairness at Work is a trade union issue Fairness at Work is a human rights issue. It is about treating others with respect. The FBU has a clear policy on Fairness at Work (FAW) which has been agreed...
Conference notes that since 2008, the banks have been bailed out with £850 billion of public money plunging the UK into financial strife while the government has aimed to recoup that money by cutting...
Fire and Rescue Services are cutting their establishment of firefighters, reducing pumps and crewing levels. Locally and nationally the FBU are campaigning against the cuts and making best use of the...
