Firefighter magazine, February/March 2019
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...
Firefighters unite against the far-right
Firefighters are proud to stand with anti-racist organisations and oppose the toxic rhetoric of far-right leaders, writes Ben Selby. Firefighters are committed to a culturally diverse, tolerant society and are troubled by the challenge we face from the racist and fascist right in the UK. On Sunday 9...
A history of activism
Members taking part in this year’s FBU women’s school had two anniversaries to celebrate. Helen Hague talked to them about what they get from the school (all photos copyright of Jess Hurd). There was something rather special about the FBU women’s school in the union’s centenary year. Women in the...
Stand Up to Racism Trade Union Conference
FBU North West Secretary, Mark Rowe, will be speaking at the Stand Up to Racism Trade Union Conference on Saturday 10th February. The event will feature speakers, workshops and plenary sessions. For more information visit their website. EVENT DETAILS: WHEN: Saturday 10 February, 11am-4.30pm WHERE...
A key role in history and firefighting
Firefighters and their union have been at the forefront of many key developments in the fire and rescue service, research for the FBU’s centenary confirms. Helen Hague reports. By the end of 2018, FBU members and the public should know a great deal more about the history of the firefighters’ union...
