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Saving firefighters' lives

By Matt Wrack
We can make firefighting safer with our ground-breaking contaminants research, but we need all firefighters to take part, says FBU general secretary Matt Wrack. Last year, we launched a contaminants research project with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) to examine the links between...
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Fire Brigades Union response to HMICFRS inspections Tranche 3

By infobo
Responding to the third tranche of inspections from Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), Matt Wrack, Fire Brigades Union (FBU) general secretary, said: On the national view “This tranche of reports is a complete indictment of the government’s dangerous...

Grenfell Tower Inquiry - phase 1 report published

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Dear Brother / Sister GRENFELL TOWER INQUIRY - PHASE 1 REPORT PUBLISHED Today the Grenfell Tower Inquiry (GTI) has published its phase 1 report into the events of 14 June 2017, the worst fire in...

FBU good practice guidance for menopause

Cover FBU good practice guidance for menopause
World Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th October. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness on the menopause and support options for improving health and wellbeing. However, the advice, support and assistance we provide for FBU members relating to the menopause is not, and must not be...

Update on FBU activities and campaigning around Grenfell

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Dear Brother / Sister Update on FBU Activities and Campaigning around Grenfell This circular is to inform you of the union’s recent activities around Grenfell. In June this year, thousands joined the...

Contaminants and the risk to firefighters

By infobo
The FBU’s research project collaboration with the University of Central Lancashire (UClan), formed the focus of a segment on Inside Out on BBC One on Monday 30 September. A number of serving and retired firefighters who are living with cancer were interviewed about their experiences and the FBU's...
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