Firefighters Memorial Day will soon be here (4 May) . You may have seen the ‘Firefighters Memorial Day’ wristband, designed by FBU Official Cameron Matthews, which is an excellent physical representation of solidarity that people can wear on the build…
Monthly Archives: April 2018
Silent March for Grenfell
A Silent Walk in Solidarity with Grenfell is being arranged on 14 June to mark a year since the fire at Grenfell Tower disaster and support the Grenfell community in their fight for justice. We make a lot of requests…
Remembering our fallen | Firefighters 100 Lottery
The Firefighters 100 Lottery is helping to fund memorials to firefighters who have died in the line of duty. But this really important work can only continue if people support our lottery. If you haven’t already done so, please sign up…
Posted in Uncategorized
UNION CONDEMNS POLICE COMMISSIONER TAKEOVER OF NORTHAMPTONSHIRE FIRE SERVICE
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has condemned the decision to allow Northamptonshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Stephen Mold to takeover the county’s fire and rescue service. Announced by the Home Office this week it means the county council fire…
Posted in Fire Cuts
MAYORAL POWERGRAB OF FIRE SERVICE COULD SPELL DISASTER, WARNS UNION
No public mandate exists for the West Midlands Fire Service to be taken over by the Mayor according to the results of a public consultation, the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has said. The consultation saw just 1163 people respond out of a population of 2.8…
Posted in Fire Cuts
HISTORICAL WEBSITE CHRONICLING HISTORY OF THE FIRE SERVICE AND ITS UNION GOES LIVE
A new website examining 100 years of fire service history has been launched today (9 April) as part of plans to mark the centenary of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU). Visitors to the site will be able to explore the…
Posted in Uncategorized
Congratulations Martyn
***** This just in from the Brigade Secretary**** West Yorkshire FBU Brigade Chairs election I just wanted to thank everyone who participated in the recent West Yorkshire FBU Chairs election, which has been held with dignity and respect. As Brigade…
Posted in Elections
On the MEND
Massive thanks to Zenab and Shahab from MEND, who came and gave a very informative presentation to the brigade committee today. We’ll look forward to working together again and building on these foundations from today.
Posted in Diversity
Love a Muslim Day
After the disgusting threats of violence against our colleagues and neighbours from far right terrorists in recent days, people are coming together in solidarity to “Love a Muslim”. Please come and show your solidarity with us tonight, 5pm at Centenary…
Posted in Diversity
