Conference will be aware that the National Retained Committee, regional committees and brigade committees have consistently raised (at previous Conferences) the issue of fire and rescue services...
Conference recognises the importance of firefighter health and the ongoing maintenance of our emotional, psychological and social well-being. Conference noted this by agreeing resolution ‘Support for...
Conference recognises the important role that the Fire Brigades Union plays in shaping the fire and rescue service. In recent years Emergency Fire Control Members have noticed a sharp upturn in the...
Conference demands that the Executive Council, assisted by the Control Staff National Committee, should carry out research into effective health monitoring for firefighters (Control) with a view to...
Conference notes that within the National Operational Guidance for Breathing Apparatus (BA), under the subheading ‘Procedures for Breathing Apparatus Operations’ it is stated: “BA teams will consist...
Conference notes the significant acceleration to provide alternative energy solutions which comes at an increased risk, specifically regarding the risk lithium ion batteries pose to firefighters. The...
Conference applauds the lifesaving Fire Brigades Union funded contamination research and DECON campaign. This has brought in to stark focus the inadequate decontamination and welfare facilities...
Conference notes that resolution ‘Inadequate and Dangerous Crewing Levels’ from Conference 2022 instructed the Executive Council (EC) to compile information from all brigade secretaries and provide an...
Conference notes the extensive and thorough testing and report back from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) and Professor Anna Stec during the DECON work. Conference instructs the Executive...
Conference notes that multiple studies (which include the University of Central Lancashire ‘Flame Retardants in UK Increase Smoke Toxicity Report’ and ‘Flame Retardants in UK Increase Smoke Toxicity...
