Firefighter magazine, April/May 2022

Firefighter April May 2022 issue front cover
Welcome to the new look Firefighter with a slightly different look and some new content. This issue features union members delivering vital firefighting equipment to Ukraine, the cost of living rise and the FBU’s policy on discrimination. News includes Sir Ken Knight's evidence to the Grenfell Tower...

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The new Fire Brigades Union website

By Simon Parry
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) have recently launched their next generation website. I’ve been leading the development, working closely with the union and designers to help ensure the new website is modern and meets the needs of members. The new site uses the latest version of the Drupal Content...
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DECON – to prevent and protect

By Riccardo La Torre
Fire contaminants are directly linked to and can increase the risk of cancer and other diseases. The FBU has launched its new trailblazing campaign DECON to inform firefighters on how to better protect themselves, their co-workers and family. The FBU has always been at the forefront fighting for...
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Keeping you safe from cancer-causing contaminants

By infobo
New FBU-commissioned research exposes the deadly risk toxic contaminants pose to firefighters. Every firefighter knows a colleague or former colleague who has suffered from cancer or another serious illness. Fires produce a cocktail of toxic, irritant and carcinogenic chemicals in the form of...

All Different All Equal

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Fairness and equality - and the right of every worker to be treated with dignity and respect in the workplace - are at the very heart of what the trade union movement stands for. They are central to the work of the Fire Brigades Union. That is why our Fairness at Work policy is so important to us.

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