FBU response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry phase 1 report
Fire Brigades Union response to HMICFRS inspections Tranche 3
Responding to the third tranche of inspections from Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), Matt Wrack, Fire Brigades Union (FBU) general secretary, said: On the national view “This tranche of reports is a complete indictment of the government’s dangerous...
Firefighters call forum to implement Grenfell inquiry recommendations
Recommendations from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry report must be implemented “quickly and efficiently”, the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has said, calling for a forum of all those needed to drive through sweeping changes to UK fire safety. The union calls for a “turning point” in UK fire safety in a...
Bolton fire: Firefighters condemn "complete failure" of UK fire safety system
Responding to last night's terrible student accommodation fire in Bolton, the FIre Brigades Union (FBU) has called for a complete overhaul of UK fire safety and condemned cuts to fire and rescue services. Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary, said: “My congratulations go to the crews on the ground who...
FBU response to Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report
Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary: “The Inquiry’s interim report must finally be a turning point for fire safety in the UK. Warning after warning from previous fires were ignored; central government must now take responsibility for ensuring that recommendations are applied nationwide, not just in...
FBU comment on the leaked phase one report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry
FBU spokesperson: “The Fire Brigades Union (FBU), like all core participants of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, is bound by a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) until 10:00 am on Wednesday 30 th October. We will not be commenting on the contents of the report until that time. The Inquiry rightly judged that...
