fire brigades union

Special plaque brings together 48 names of fallen firefighters for the first time

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Plymouth Blitz, a special ‘Red Plaque’ will be unveiled in honour of the World War 2 firefighters who fought the flames that engulfed the City.

For the first time, the names of 48 firefighters, consisting of 45 men and three women, killed during the Plymouth Blitz, have been brought together and their names engraved on a special ‘Red Plaque...

Fire Brigades Union announces strike action

The Fire Brigades Union has decided upon a further day of strike action in England (excluding control staff) in a dispute with the Government over pension reforms, for 24 hours from 7am on Wednesday 25 February 2015.

The issue remains a matter between the Fire Brigades Union and Government. Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has robust contingency plans in place to ensure...

Firefighters to strike for a further 8 days

The Fire Brigades Union has announced further strike dates in a dispute with the Government over pension reforms.

Firefighters will strike between noon and 2pm and 10.59pm and 11.59pm from Saturday 9 August through until Saturday 16 August.

While the issue is a matter between the Fire Brigades Union and Government, every Fire & Rescue Service has a legal duty to maintain a...

Fire Brigades Union calls off Saturday's strike

A second strike called by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) that was due to disrupt services in Plymouth has been called off.

The industrial action had been scheduled for Saturday (19 October) between 6.30pm and 11.30pm, but the Union says this has been postponed due to progress in talks with the Government over pensions.

Further negotiations are due to take place between the FBU...

Fire service asks public to take extra care during second union strike

The Fire Brigades Union has announced a second strike date of Saturday 19 October, in a dispute with the Government over pension reforms.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue say that while the issue is a matter between the Fire Brigades Union and Government, they have a legal duty to maintain a level of service to local communities as best it can.

Chief Fire Officer for Devon...

Local firefighters set to strike again as union sets date for second walkout

Firefighters have set a date for a second round of strikes over a pensions feud with the Government.

The five-hour walkout will take place on Saturday 19 October between 6:30pm and 11:30pm.

The action was approved by a ballot by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU), one of the three main firefighters unions in England and Wales.

The dispute is over changes to their pension...

Public urged to take care during firefighter strike

Update: The FBU strike ended without major incident in the Devon today (25 September).

Commenting on today's four-hour strike by firefighters over government attacks on pensions Matt Wrack, Fire Brigades Union General Secretary, said: "This was solidly supported strike action by firefighters across England and Wales. It has demonstrated their anger and their determination.

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Local fire service calls for public to take extra care during strike action

Following Tuesday's announcement by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) that it will mount a four-hour strike on Wednesday 25 September, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed it will maintain a level of service to local communities, in line with legal requirements.

The strike, which will be actioned between 12noon-4pm, has been confirmed following a ballot of FBU members...

Firefighters confirm four-hour strike action

Firefighters will strike over pensions on Wednesday (25 September), the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has announced. The strike will take place for four hours, between noon and 4pm.

Almost 80% of members voted in favour of industrial action in a ballot that ended earlier this month, although union officials say that they have left the strike to the last possible moment to allow for the...

Union says fire chief must choose between two roles

Devon and Somerset Fire Chief Lee Howell must be given a straight choice between a full-time role in Devon and Somerset and a position in Wales, the Fire Brigades Union have said.

Howell’s new position as part-time fire advisor to the Welsh Government was revealed earlier last month.

Devon and Somerset Fire Brigades Union Brigade Secretary Trevor French said: “The public and...

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