Pay and conditions consultative ballot
“But no tragedy is wasted – we always learn and take something away as we will with this.”
Last November, the deadliest and most destructive wildfires on record hit California. Feature writer, Amy Rowland, speaks to Brian Ursettie, president of the Arcadia Firefighters’ Association (AFFA) IAFF Local 3440, about his experience tackling the fires In the 11 years that Brian Ursettie has been...
Fire Brigades Union response to the HMICFRS Fire and Rescue Service inspections 2018/19 Tranche 1
Matt Wrack, general secretary commented: “We welcome the regular inspection of fire and rescue services as part of the work of HMICFRS. It is absolutely right that fire and rescue services are held to high standards. “The report findings are the stark reality of austerity– services are overstretched...
East Sussex FBU members pass vote of no confidence in senior leadership team
At an emergency meeting, members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) East Sussex Committee, unanimously passed a vote of no confidence in the senior leadership team of East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service (ESFRS). East Sussex FBU members working on the frontline, have continually raised concerns over...
WANTED: Agreement on our pay, safety and health
Firefighters are ‘best in class’ when it comes to EMR – and their rewards, conditions and training must be too, reports Lynne Wallis Emergency medical responding (EMR) is one of the most contentious issues facing UK firefighters and it is a pivotal one for the union and the service. It was...
