Pensions – write to MPs about the threat of mass dismissals 04 Apr, 2013 News The FBU is asking members to write their MP about the Westminster government’s plans for firefighters’ pensions. The...
Lessons need to be learned from the Lakanal House fire 28 Mar, 2013 News The Fire Brigades Union is urging fire authorities and the government to learn the lessons of the Lakanal House fire...
Government hits firefighters with increased pension costs again 26 Mar, 2013 News The Fire Brigades Union has condemned central government for today’s imposition of further increases in firefighters’...
Tickets for UK premiere of BURN film 25 Mar, 2013 News Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary said: “The FBU is proud to support the UK premiere of BURN, a hard-hitting film about...
Firefighters face fresh onslaught on pay and jobs as bankers and millionaires reap tax cuts 20 Mar, 2013 News Firefighters and their families face a further squeeze on living standards as bankers and bosses reap tax cuts in George...
Firefighters call on Boris Johnson to abandon cuts after crews from threatened station save woman's life with seconds to spare 19 Mar, 2013 News The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has called on the mayor of London, Boris Johnson, to abandon plans to shut 12 fire...
Flooding incidents almost double – but fire service still has no statutory duty to deal with them 14 Mar, 2013 News Firefighters across the UK attended nearly twice as many flooding incidents in 2012 than in 2011, according to new...
Firefighters to take part in day of action against cuts 13 Mar, 2013 News London firefighters will take part in a day of action, organised by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU), as part of a campaign...
Fairer Commutation Campaign – latest update 05 Mar, 2013 News Message from Sean Starbuck, FBU national officer: You will be aware that the FBU’s challenge is currently being dealt...
Fire Brigades Union says “It's Boris Johnson versus the rest of London”, as cuts battle gets under way 26 Feb, 2013 News The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has vowed to mobilise every firefighter at every fire station to defend London’s fire...
