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Death of Northern Ireland firefighter Nial Hamilton – Fire Brigades Union reaction
Responding to the death of firefighter Nial Hamilton at an incident in Lurgan, Armagh, Northern Ireland, on Monday 10 February 2014, Matt Wrack, Fire Brigades Union general secretary, said: “I know all Fire Brigades Union members will join me in sending condolences to Nial’s family, friends and...
2007 Warwickshire firefighter deaths caused by “catalogue of organisational systemic failings” report finds
The deaths of four firefighters in Atherstone-on-Stour in 2007 was caused by a “catalogue of organisational systemic failings” by Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, a report has found. The Fire Brigades Union’s Fatal Accident Investigation report summary, released today, looked into the deaths of...
More fire deaths in London since 2008 despite fall in fires, say firefighters
Commenting on reports that the number of fires in London has fallen by a quarter in the past year, Paul Embery, London secretary of the Fire Brigades Union, said: “It’s of course great news that the number of fires is decreasing, which will mean less danger for both the public and firefighters....
Apollo Theatre: firefighters sick of politicians praising one minute and destroying service the next, says FBU
Responding to comments from the Prime Minister and Mayor of London over firefighters’ work after the collapse of the roof at the Apollo Theatre, Fire Brigades Union General Secretary, Matt Wrack, said: “Firefighters at the Apollo Theatre were fantastic in their response to an incident that could...
Glasgow helicopter crash shows firefighter flexibility
Fire Brigades Union General Secretary Matt Wrack saluted the ‘astonishing flexibility’ of modern firefighters as 120 union members continued to work at the site of the Clutha pub in Glasgow. ‘As our colleagues work through the rubble searching for victims, we are reminded of the incredible range of...
Marlie Farm firefighters' deaths: East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service ‘must give families peace’ after appeal dismissed
Reacting to news that East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service’s appeal over their liability for the deaths of two firefighters at Marlie Farm in 2006 has been rejected and that it will now renew their application to the Court of Appeal, Matt Wrack, Fire Brigades Union General Secretary, said: “It’s time...
East Sussex appeal over High Court ruling on Marlie Farm deaths would prolong pain for bereaved, say firefighters
In July the High Court ruled that East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service were responsible for the health and safety of their employees and must pay compensation to the families of two firefighters who died in the 2006 Marlie Farm fireworks blaze. Responding to news that East Sussex Fire and Rescue...
