Fire and Rescue Service Matters

Fire & Rescue Service Matters - Still No Justice for Grenfell

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On 14 June 2019, it will be two years since the horrific fire at Grenfell Tower claimed the lives of 72 people and devastated a close-knit community in the heart of London. The social housing tower...

Fire & Rescue Service Matters - Government in England continue to cut the fire and rescue service

February 19, 2019 Fire and Rescue Service Matters, Cuts Fire and Rescue Service Matters

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The Westminster government continues to cut the fire and rescue service, despite the approaching two year anniversary of the Grenfell Tower Fire, and a rise in incidents and rescues. Have lessons...

Record numbers rescued as firefighters face further cuts

February 11, 2019 Fire and Rescue Service Matters

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Firefighters have rescued record numbers of people this year, according to data obtained by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) . Figures show an increased public need for rescue services, prompting calls...

Fire & Rescue Service Matters - Firefighters continue to rescue more people year on year

February 11, 2019 Fire and Rescue Service Matters Fire and Rescue Service Matters

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Firefighters carried out record levels of rescues over the last year, underlining the exceptional role of emergency intervention, according to new research by the Fire Brigades Union.

Fire incidents on the rise as firefighter numbers are drastically cut, says Fire Brigades Union

January 02, 2019 Campaigns, Fire and Rescue Service Matters, Cuts

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Firefighters are expected to do more with less, putting public safety at risk, says Fire Brigades Union. In response to a question from Shadow Fire Minister Karen Lee, the Minister (Nick Hurd) stated...

Fire & Rescue Service Matters - December 2018 | Fire incidents on the rise as firefighter numbers are drastically cut

January 02, 2019 Fire and Rescue Service Matters, Cuts Fire and Rescue Service Matters

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In 2017-18 fire and rescue services in England attended just under 170,000 fire incidents – a 3% increase since last year; during the past five years - total fire incidents has plateaued. Non-fire...

Fire & Rescue Service Matters June 2018 FIREFIGHTER JOBS STILL BEING CUT AFTER THE GRENFELL TOWER FIRE

June 27, 2018 Fire and Rescue Service Matters Fire and Rescue Service Matters

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Further cuts to vital firefighter jobs are still being forced through despite the tragedy of the Grenfell Tower fire, according to new figures obtained by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU).

Fire & Rescue Service Matters March 2018 Official Figures Show Fire Deaths Upturn – Yet The Cuts Keep Coming

March 21, 2018 Fire and Rescue Service Matters, Fatalities, Grenfell Fire and Rescue Service Matters

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The Latest edition of Fire and Rescue Service Matters. Fire deaths are up this year - even if Grenfell is not taken account of. The cuts continue.