Pensions: No revised proposals; government agrees to delay laying of pension regulations for a third time
N Ireland firefighters balloted on pensions deal
N Ireland members are currently being balloted for their views on a proposed pension scheme for firefighters which includes a normal pension age (NPA) of 55. This proposal follows a lengthy campaign by the union which has submitted a detailed and professional evidence-based case arguing that an...
Hertfordshire County Council settle Ashley Brown case
The Fire Brigades Union understands a settlement has been reached between former Cheshunt firefighter Ashley Brown and Hertfordshire County Council concerning his dismissal after giving 25 years exemplary, life-saving service to the people of Hertfordshire. The terms of settlement are to remain...
Councillors vote to close Blaina fire station and axe appliance in Wales
South Wales Fire and Rescue authority voted to close Blaina fire station as well as lose Cwmbran’s RDS appliance as part of the Services Fire Cover Review. The group made of councillors from local authorities in the area voted to lose both following a meeting this morning. The fire service said the...
Why Bucks is the only county with minimal fire cover this week
Throughout this week, there is a national firefighters’ strike in England and Wales, for three hours out of every 24. For the other 21 hours, firefighters will work normally, everywhere in the country. Everywhere, that is, except Buckinghamshire – because chief fire officer Mark Jones is refusing to...
Fight continues to save Ashley Brown after council demo
Hertfordshire County Council, the local authority who dismissed Ashley Brown for comments about the pension dispute on social media, have rejected calls by over 100 demonstrators to reconsider the dismissal and reinstate the Cheshunt firefighter. Ashley’s wife Nicola and son Elliot were joined by...
Wife of firefighter sacked for social media use writes emotive letter to council ahead of rally
Firefighters and supporters will hold a rally at County Hall at 9am tomorrow morning (Tuesday 15th July), calling for Hertfordshire County Council to reinstate firefighter Ashley Brown following his dismissal for discussing strike action on social media. The Fire Brigades Union says a question has...
N Ireland government offers firefighters retirement age of 55
The Fire Brigades Union has this week welcomed an offer from the government in N Ireland that would allow firefighters to retire at 55 without financial penalty. Firefighters in England and Wales will take part in their 14th strike between 10am and 5pm tomorrow (Saturday 21 June) over attempts from...
Reject proposals to axe Brighton and Hove fire services, say cross-party politicians
Politicians from across the political divide have called for proposals that would see Brighton and Hove lose firefighters and a fire engine to be rejected. The cross-party letter asks all members of the East Sussex Fire Authority to vote down the proposals at its meeting on the 5 June as well as...
