National Audit Office report on dangerous cladding
FBU to review report into South Wales fire and rescue service
A report by the Welsh Government’s Chief Fire and Rescue Advisor (CFRA) into the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has raised concerns regarding the safety of firefighters and the public, training and operational procedures, and made a series of recommendations. Ben Selby, Fire Brigades Union...
Fire Brigades Union responds to latest Senedd report on fire service governance failings
The Senedd’s Equality and Social Justice Committee has today published a new report on the governance of Welsh fire and rescue services. Following an investigation into the controversial appointment of Stuart Millington as Interim Chief Fire Officer for South Wales, the report finds a lack of...
Fire Brigades Union members vote to retain political fund
Fire Brigades Union members have voted to retain their political fund for the next ten years. Results have been announced today, with members returning a 91% yes vote. Under the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, trade unions cannot spend money on political objectives unless...
'Allowed to act with impunity': Firefighters' union responds to Northants PFCC standing down
The Fire Brigades Union has responded to the announcement that Northamptonshire PFCC Stephen Mold will not stand for re-election, calling for an end to the police, fire and crime commissioner model. Matt Wrack, Fire Brigades Union general secretary said: Firefighters and the public have welcomed the...
Victory for firefighters’ campaign as Avon fire authority halts cuts
Today, Monday 19th February, Avon fire authority has proposed to halt cuts to 40 firefighter posts following a campaign led by firefighters. This follows the fire authority’s decision made this Autumn to cut 40 wholetime (full time) firefighter posts and reduce fire engine crews from 5 firefighters...
Buckinghamshire firefighters demand urgent investment at fire authority rally
Today, Wednesday 6th December, firefighters from across Buckinghamshire called for urgent investment in the fire service at a rally outside a meeting of the fire authority. A report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) found that Buckinghamshire Fire...
