Firefighter magazine

‘Heroism’ law unnecessary and unclear, union exposes crisis in service, FBU kicks off 'Ring Of Fire' campaign at the TUC, new guidance on employment tribunals and the two-tier service – pay cuts for most but big rises for the few.

N Ireland pension scheme proposal exposes Westminster government’s failure to negotiate, colleagues stand with sacked firefighter Ashley Brown, ready to strike – and to talk on pensions and Marlie Farm campaign for justice.

FBU pressure forces fire minister Brandon Lewis to put an end to his vanishing trick with pension proposals, overtime pay cut will close stations even more often, East Sussex authority approves ‘devastating’ cuts and action total reaches 14 with the first 24-hour strike for a decade.

The miners’ strike 30 years on, Chief’s golden goodbye would pay two firefighters for a year, Control merger a mistake says FBU and a look at May Day.

Firefighters and local communities stand up for safety, the cost of inadequate sprinkler regulations, victory over retained pensions but overall dispute continues and local government admits fire authorities.

Floods highlight diverse nature of our work, firefighters unite with communities against cuts, Belfast defies Westminster to amend pensions legislation, FBU restructures its Scottish organisation and Mayor accused of misleading Londoners on fire closures.

More strikes as government persists in ignoring evidence, Derbyshire cuts campaign wins widespread backing, FBU signs up to combat violence against women and m ake blacklisting culprits pay up and clean up.

Broken promises force union to call more strikes, FBU takes pensions message to N Ireland, history and fears for future combine in fight to save Blaina and the successful FBU demonstration on 16 October.

Join the firefighters’ march on 16 October, firefighters confront London Mayor over life-threatening cuts, FBU helps member win £2.2m award after severe fire injuries and official figures show even slower response times.

Why you should vote YES in the pensions ballot, tragic death of a firefighter in Manchester, pressure still on after stations stay open and politicians float plans for radical blue light mergers.