Conference recognises the vital, lifesaving role that Members in Emergency Fire Control give to the Fire and Rescue Service. This is highlighted at incidents such as the house fire in Warminster on 18...
Conference, to support the safe control of firefighting operations there needs to be a drive to stop the creation by Fire and Rescue Services around the UK of roles/ranks that sit outside any agreed...
Conference recognises that this Union has adopted social media as a tool for campaigning at a national level. Conference applauds a number of local FBU Brigade Committees that have adopted the use of...
Conference notes with concern the renewed vigour which the Trump administration has put to the illegal and racist blockade of Cuba. Conference further notes that in October 2016, the United Nations...
Conference is extremely concerned by the ongoing cuts to frontline fire provision across the UK. These cuts affect negatively both firefighter and public safety. Fire and Rescue Services are increasingly...
County Council Fire and Rescue Services are facing a greater financial crisis due to the simply devastating austerity cuts heaped upon the public services. These services have no ability to hold or use...
The impact of sexual harassment in the workplace can have a damaging effect on the recipient’s mental and physical health, often resulting in poor performance and attendance at work. The cost to an...
Conference notes that rightly the contribution rate for Control Members is set at the same level as wholetime or job share operational firefighters. Staff who are on reduced earnings but not on an exact...
Conference is appalled at the alleged state sponsored violence, oppression and human rights breaches against the Rohingya people in Myanmar. The treatment of the Rohingya people is described by the...
Conference notes the ever expanding forms of digital communication and interactive platforms available and Conference also notes the wide range of FBU Members engagement with the various digital...
