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A barbaric attack that ruthlessly targeted children

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Following a suicide bombing at a crowded concert at the Manchester Arena on Monday night (22 May), where at least 22 people, including children, have been killed and more than 50 injured, the Fire Brigades Union released the following statement from general secretary Matt Wrack. “On behalf of...
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Albert Embankment, London

By infobo
Seven firefighters lost their lives following this historic fire at Albert Embankment. To this day the tragedy remains the greatest single loss of London firefighters during peacetime. Three fire engines and 25 firefighters were called out to the fire at a three-storey warehouse. Dense fog mingled...

The death of Stephen Hunt - make firefighter safety a priority

Cover The death of Stephen Hunt - make firefighter safety a priority
This bulletin has been sent to all members of the Fire Brigades Union. There is no more serious matter for the Fire Brigades Union than the death of a member. The inquest into Stephen's death showed a catalogue of errors and failures. The lessons of this tragedy must be learned so that a tragedy...

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Guidance alone will not prevent further firefighter fatalities

By Sean Starbuck
The FBU is determined to ensure that fire services learn and act on the lessons from the death of firefighter Stephen Hunt. National officer Sean Starbuck explains the campaign to achieve this. The death of Greater Manchester firefighter and union member Stephen Hunt at Oldham Street in Manchester’s...

Death of Member: Brother Paul Wilkens

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Dear Brother / Sister DEATH OF MEMBER: BROTHER PAUL WILKENS It is with great sadness that I write to inform you of the death of Brother Paul Wilkens, a member from Castle Donington station in...
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Dramatic increase in fire deaths as firefighter job cuts worsen

By infobo
The number of people who have died in fires has jumped by 15% over the past year to 303, the Home Office has revealed. It is the single biggest percentage increase in fire deaths for 20 years, and the second consecutive rise according to government statistics. Between 2015-16, there were 39 more...
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A key role in history and firefighting

By Helen Hague
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...

Brother Stephen Hunt: inquest outcome and next steps

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Dear Brother/Sister Brother Stephen Hunt: inquest outcome and next steps You will be aware that the inquest into the death of Brother Stephen Hunt has concluded. The coroner’s report raises a range of...

Another needless firefighter death, another catalogue of errors

By Lynne Wallis
Unlawful killing verdict after six and a half week inquest. Lynne Wallis reports. It has been three years since 38-year-old firefighter Stephen Hunt died while battling a fire started deliberately by two teenage girls in Manchester city centre. In May Stephen’s family finally, at the end of a...
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