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...

Letter to Justine Greening - 31 August 2016

This letter was sent to the Education Secretary on 31 August 2016 in reference to the consultation launched by the Education Department into proposed revisions to Building Bulletin (BB) 100: Design for fire safety in schools.

Mental health at work – an initial guide for FBU reps

Cover Mental health at work – an initial guide for FBU reps
Mental health is a real issue in the fire service and one that the FBU takes very seriously. That is why the union has published this initial guidance document. The purpose of this document is to: Outline why mental health is an issue for the FBU What are mental health problems and the range of...

Contaminants - protection against cancer

Cover Contaminants - protection against cancer
The FBU recognises that there is a serious threat for firefighters in relation to cancer in the workplace. This initial guidance document has been produced to highlight the basic principles that you should follow to try and prevent unnecessary contamination before, during and after incidents. FBU...

Ewan Williamson's death was avoidable and unacceptable

By Chris McGlone
A report has been released into the death of firefighter Ewan Williamson making a number of recommendations to stop a similar tragedy occurring in the future. Ewan Williamson’s death in the line of duty, at a fire in the Balmoral Bar in Edinburgh was tragic, avoidable and unacceptable. The...

Thompsons services for FBU members

The Fire Brigades Union is proud to be able to offer its members the best possible legal protection in their work and lives through its unique partnership with Thompsons. This is a one page guide to those services. Please note that Thompsons now have a new website address: www.thompsonstradeunion...

A guide to lobbying your MP

Cover A guide to lobbying your MP
Everybody has the right to contact their Member of Parliament (MP) to raise their concerns. MPs can then raise these issues on behalf of their constituents. MPs hold a great deal of power and influence. They make decisions on every part of our lives both outside and inside the workplace. Their...

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