Publications

The first edition of Firefighter in 2017 features a special investigation about the slow creep of privatisation in the UK fire service. In a double page spread, David Wibberley lifts the lid on developments in Surrey, Cleveland and Cambridgeshire that are painting an uninspiring future of the fire...

Surrey County Council plan to close Staines fire station in April 2017 and axe Surrey’s busiest fire engine.

The new look Alerter magazine for retained members is back. In this edition, we investigate the future of the retained duty system as its long, unsociable hours and real terms pay cut seems to be forcing people out of the job. We also hear from Peter Barrat about his month-long deployment to the...

This edition of Firefighter has a festive feel with the cover story looking back at firefighting during the Christmas period throughout the years. Matt Wrack appeals for firefighters and retired members to help with the union's centenary project which will celebrate 100 years since the union was...

Head Office has negotiated a new package of benefits for ROOT members, including; financial advice, insurance, legal services and access to the FBU’s lifelong learning project. All of this is available to ROOT members for just £2 per month. By accessing these benefits ROOT members could actually...

The FBU offers a range of benefits to its members. Quilter Financial Advice is the FBU's preferred partner for practical, affordable financial advice that is easy to understand, tailored to you, and could improve your financial circumstances. Call 08000 85 85 90 or email [email protected] to...

This bulletin from the South West Region of the Fire Brigades Union outlines a number of issues facing members in the region including: cuts to Avon Fire and Rescue Service, the FBU's campaign for professional standards and an update for control members including news of a recent victory won by the...

The Westminster government intends to cut it’s funding to Avon Fire and Rescue Service by £5 million during the course of this parliament. This amounts to a cut of over 20%. In an attempt to meet the funding shortfall, Avon Fire and Rescue Service is currently consulting on proposals that would: •...

This bulletin will be used by FBU members lobbying their MP in Westminster on Tuesday 29 November 2016.

This bulletin will be used by FBU members lobbying their MP in Westminster on Tuesday 29 November 2016.