We are facing a number of very serious attacks on our service. This is the first in a series of bulletins which will outline these attacks in more detail and will present our alternative. Also, details of the 'Defend our Fire Service' Rally and Lobby Wednesday 21st October 2009.
Emergencies of all kinds can bring tragedy and loss. But there is also hope, help, rescue and survival. Over 300 (322) people a week are being rescued from fires and road vehicle crashes by the fire service across the UK, according to figures the Fire Brigades Union has made public for the first...
Union organising continues apace, Conference delegates call for substantial increase in retaining fees and FBU secures substantial payment for members in Warwickshire.
Union moves to end fire service planning chaos, pay tops agenda as union builds campaign on operational standards, enhanced education officers’ role will boost members’ skills and Fire Control: nearly £40m of taxpayers’ money is going up in smoke.
FBU steps up pension campaign following legal victory for police, Crews back action against family unfriendly shifts, Tayside accepts FBU proposals and FBU Women’s School celebrates revolution.
Fire losses hit record levels as deaths rise, campaign launched to put people before bankers, 160 per cent increase in near misses and union spreads best maternity practice through brigades.
Obama victory inspires BME in the fire service, don’t let them steal the flag, B&EMM keep up support at 10th annual march and B&EMM school, held at Wortley Hall near Sheffield, has become a key fixture in the FBU calendar.
