Conference is alarmed at the removal, by Government, of the Governmental guidance notes for Integrated Risk Management Planning (IRMP). Conference notes that the guidance notes were fit for purpose...
Conference notes that the current exemptions for emergency service vehicles are unsatisfactory and unworkable. Emergency service vehicles are exempt from: • observing speed limits • observing keep...
Conference acknowledges the fundamental importance of the National Joint Council (NJC), particularly surrounding its facility of providing a crucial forum where employer and employee representatives...
Conference demands that any future issuing of a Section 188 (dismiss and re-engage) notification, will be met with an emergency recalling of the Executive Council, where approval for a ballot of that...
Conference is appalled that some Fire and Rescue Services (FRSs), following cuts to their budgets or for other organisational reasons seek to provide the bare minimum of required training to...
In recognising the importance of effective Incident Command in keeping our Members safe and achieving successful outcomes at incidents, Conference notes progress made in establishing national...
This Conference notes the outcomes of the investigation into the Balmoral Bar incident. The lessons identified from this incident include a need to renew the emphasis on the resourcing of an...
Conference acknowledges and commends the work being carried out by the Fire Brigades Union into mental health and the effects on our Members. Conference notes at the recent FireFit Conference research...
Conference notes the serious detrimental effects that are the consequence of cuts to firefighter numbers across the Fire and Rescue Service. These cuts impact upon all roles, including officers...
Conference is concerned by the number and variety of new shift patterns being proposed around the country, and urge the Executive Council to instruct Brigade Officials to only negotiate on new shift...
