Firefighter magazine

It has been confirmed that the RFU has refused a seat on the NJC, it is appropriate that the FBU poses the question, ‘what is the RFU for?’

The Deluge - how FBU members rescued 3,500 people and the lessons to be learned, Avon's Fire Authority 'remains unconvinced' by case for RCC, union challenge on contract misinformation, service takes TVR's off the run and tribute to colleague who will be truly missed.

No Cuts In Kernow, another death on duty, FBU slams shortage of Hazmat Officers, union warns on perils of secondary contracts and union launches new 'skills for life' strategy.

New Dimension - Rollout nears Completion but concerns remain, members give fire-control a massive thumbs down, Windsor fight will go down right to the wire, Firefighter wins damages for partial hearing loss, Cleveland and Fire Minister admits Government's failings, promises to do better.

Meet The Public Servant Of The Year. FBU in talks with the employers, merger of two fire authorities rejected, Northern Ireland fire cover threat suspended, Regional Controls: Time to stand up and be counted and FBU ULF goes national.

Co-Responding: Appeal Court Delivers Verdict, lessons of two deaths must be learned, alarm over AFA curbs and opinions on Greater Manchester.

Race Equality: Are We Getting There? Culture of bullying must stop, Northumberland crews remind managers of law, formal complaints lodged against Wilts CFO and Chair.

We Remember: Brian Wembridge And Geoff Wicker. Combined Authority to maintain jobs, stations and appliances; big public backing for FBU drive to save 3 appliances, councillors back FBU, Rank to Role, IPDS and The Modern Fire Service.

Settlement in Merseyside, Firefighters petition Downing St, lack of progress on professional development payments, High Court dismisses fire authorities’ case, union slams blanket response time plans, FBU condemns Radlett closure and Same Job Different Place: FireFighters Unite Globally.

Firefighters And Their Housing Woes, Merseyside dispute, union consults over action, members agree new authority proposals, delegates back FBU call for new national standards and legal help has never been closer to hand FBU urges authority to reverse downgrade.