New figures show extent of London’s fire engine crisis as pressure grows for mayor to intervene 14 Nov, 2025 News The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has today revealed stark figures showing that the London Fire Brigade (LFB) only managed...
Firefighters union welcomes plans to scrap controversial police commissioners, calling for scrutiny 13 Nov, 2025 News The Fire Brigades Union has responded to reports that the government plans to scrap the controversial model of police...
FBU lodges objection to “indefensible” and “undemocratic” plans to cut Buckinghamshire fire service 10 Nov, 2025 News The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has written to Buckinghamshire fire authority, formally objecting to proposals that would...
Reform leader branded “captain chaos” as Kent fire authority in disarray 09 Nov, 2025 News The Fire Brigades Union has slammed the record of Reform’s ‘flagship council’ as it emerged that Kent and Medway Fire...
1 in 5 fire engines in London unavailable due to cuts as service faces “austerity” budget 07 Nov, 2025 News The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has issued a stark warning against proposals to further cut the “overstretched and under...
Austerity worsening bonfire night "chaos" says union, as attacks on firefighters reported 06 Nov, 2025 News The Fire Brigades Union says that firefighters are pushed "far beyond safe limits" responding to a huge number of calls...
FBU hits back at Reform UK "threatening firefighter pensions" 05 Nov, 2025 News FBU general secretary Steve Wright comments on remarks from Richard Tice who suggested that Reform could get rid of...
Firefighters make Bonfire night call for Reeves to fund fire service in upcoming budget 05 Nov, 2025 News The Fire Brigades Union is calling for urgent government funding for the fire and rescue service in the upcoming budget...
FBU responds to Hurricane Melissa 31 Oct, 2025 News Hurricane Melissa hit Jamaica on 28 October, and has devastated much of the island before continuing to Cuba. Dozens...
Avon Fire Authority must demand government funding to prevent cuts “disaster”, say firefighters 31 Oct, 2025 News Avon Fire and Rescue Service is proposing cuts to firefighter posts across the county, which the Fire Brigades Union...
