Policies agreed at the annual conference of the Fire Brigades Union.

Motoring Expenses

Year: 2007 (26)
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SHROPSHIRE
With the massive increase in petrol prices and insurance premiums; this Conference demands an immediate review by the Executive Council, with a view to increasing the out-of-pocket motoring expenses...

Education

Year: 2007 (16)
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TYNE & WEAR
AS AMENDED BY TAYSIDE
Conference demands that in line with future education programmes that training be provided to officials at all levels to assist them in dealing with all aspects of membership issues.

Second Contracts

Year: 2007 (58)
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CHESHIRE
This Conference condemns Fire Authorities attempting to introduce second contracts for firefighters, to undertake additional duties that fall within their role maps. Whilst performing these duties...

Maternity Uniform

Year: 2007 (50)
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HEREFORD & WORCESTER
This Annual Conference notes the progress made by some Fire & Rescue Services in updating their maternity policies using the FBU Model Maternity policy as guidance, but is concerned that the issue of...

Education

Year: 2007 (31)
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DERBYSHIRE
Conference acknowledges the good work undertaken by the National Education Committee and recognises that the education of our members is crucial in giving them the skills and confidence to be...

Retention Of Women Firefighters

Year: 2007 (37)
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NWC
This Annual Conference notes that some brigades spend a lot of time and thought on encouraging women to become firefighters because of the Government’s targets, but very little work is done to ensure...

Itop/Adc

Year: 2007 (56)
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DERBYSHIRE
This Conference acknowledges the changes in the promotion procedure, with the abolition of the examination system and practical assessment to the introduction of the ITOP and ADC system. However...

Downgrading

Year: 2007 (Emergency Resolution No 2)
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MOVED BY CORNWALL
Annual Conference condemns the decision of Cornwall County Council of 13 February 2007 to approve a budget that if implemented will see the downgrading of the only two 24 hour crewed fire stations in...

Reduction Of Pay

Year: 2007 (42)
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CLEVELAND
AS AMENDED BY GLOUCESTERSHIRE & NORTHERN IRELAND
This Conference is concerned by the number of members who are being placed on half pay, and then no pay, during periods of prolonged sickness absence. Conference instructs the Executive Council to...

Irmp’S

Year: 2007 (77)
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NORTHUMBERLAND
Conference instructs the Executive Council to explore the possibilities of the FBU’s Health and Safety Committee working closely with the Health and Safety Executive with reference to IRMP’s...