Firefighter magazine

This issue’s features are on the union’s fighting for fairer funding of the fire and rescue service, and campaigns in East Sussex, Surrey and London against cuts. In news: firefighters continued covid work; and support from the union and MPs for the End Our Cladding Scandal campaign, that calls on...

This issue’s main story is on Westminster’s failure to prepare for a pandemic, despite it being recognised as one of the most serious risks facing the UK for more than a decade. Other features include the union’s campaigning plans aimed at winning significant pay rises for FBU members, after yet...

This issue includes features on Grenfell and how a relentless drive for profit is destroying safety regulations, regardless of the human cost; how this year’s Firefighters Memorial Day was marked across the UK and how firefighters are stepping up to help their communities during the coronavirus...

This issue’s features are about the winter’s devastating floods and firefighters' rescue response, despite the lack of statutory duty in England and proper resources; the union’s defence of the right to collective bargaining for firefighters’ pay and conditions: and an interview with Nicholas Burton...

A double feature on the devastating bushfires in Australia, written by Professor Raymond Markey, highlighting the link to climate change and its effect on firefighters, is this issue’s main story. Also included are features about the pay offer in Scotland; what the recent pensions victory means to...

This issue of Firefighter reports on: phase 1 of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and how the report missed the point; the first of a series of meetings where senior union officials met with members to hear their views on the fire service; a 2019 round-up of the Firefighters 100 Lottery and news of the...

This issue of Firefighter reports on: the TUC and Labour Party conferences; how the outcome of the looming general election could further affect the fire and rescue service; and on members’ pensions. Also featured is an account from an FBU official who with colleagues joined with Care 4 Calais...

This issue of Firefighter celebrates the union’s successful pensions win, demonstrating why all firefighters should be members of the FBU. In addition to regional campaign updates, the union's campaign Grenfell: Never Again demands answers and action. Also in this issue: an extended feature written...

Firefighter reports from annual conference on members pay, funding of the FRS, Grenfell two years on and internationally, support of Miguel Roldan, a Spanish firefighter who faces prison time for rescuing drowning migrants in the Mediterranean. Also included, are features on the unveiling of a red...

This issue includes news of the union’s major victory that additional pay allowances must count towards pensions and results of the recent pay consultation. Matt Wrack, general secretary, speaks about investing in the fire service. The features also include an interview with Brendan Woodhouse, a...