About Fire Brigades Union
This is the official facebook page of the Fire Brigades Union. We are the professional voice of firefighters and the fire and rescue service in the UK.
Fire Brigades Union Description
The Fire Brigades Union is the democratic, professional voice of firefighters in the UK. We have a proud history, and since our foundation in 1918 have helped create and develop the modern fire and rescue service.
The highest decision making body in the FBU is conference, attended by representatives from across the UK.
In between conferences, the union is administered by an Executive Council (EC).
The EC is made up from a representative of every region and representatives of officers, control staff and retained firefighters.
We aim to:
• Provide a leading, independent voice for firefighters that helps improves fire and rescue services
• Ensure the expertise and experience of our members is heard locally, nationally and internationally within government and beyond
• Protect the safety and interests of the public and our members, enabling them to enjoy a good quality of life, including by preventing cuts or damaging changes to fire and rescue services
• Improve the working conditions of our members and protect them from discrimination and unfair or illegal treatment by representing them in the workplace
• Help our members develop professionally by developing new and existing skills
Reviews
We're continuing our partnership with Elliot Brown Watches after raising an incredible £16,000 for the FBU's chosen #charities over the last 2 years.
Every watch sold contributes to the FBU good causes fund - order yours now ⌚️ http://bit.ly/2T2YrVN
For #LGBTHM19, FBU LGBT Secretary Pat Carberry reflects on the fight for acceptance in the fire and rescue service: http://bit.ly/2NiXSBK
Matt Wrack, FBU general secretary, appeared on the LBC Cross Question along with Iain Dale, Angela Smith, Robert H Halfon and the Policy Exchange's Will Heaven. You can catch the podcast on on Apple (https://apple.co/2ElJeGW) or Google (http://bit.ly/2tv3DmC)
In January, the government announced the 2019/20 central government funding for #firefighter across England. Read our response: http://bit.ly/2T8idik
Please read the union's response to tonight's #Dispatches programme here: http://bit.ly/2GxLrBk
Our Brigade Organisers #HeartUnions, especially FBU ❤️
FBU is proud to protect firefighters and to fight for improvements to UK fire and rescue service.
Our new members can see the benefits of FBU membership 👏 #HeartUnions http://bit.ly/2V0iOQM
On Monday, Channel 4 Dispatches will air ‘Grenfell: Did the London Fire Brigade Fail?’. You can read the FBU’s initial response to the programme here: http://bit.ly/2X4a11T
Last November saw #California's deadliest and most destructive #wildfires on record. We spoke to Brian from Arcadia Firefighters' Association (AFFA) IAFF Local 3440 about the hardest 4 days of his firefighting career http://bit.ly/2X0t3GB
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service faces losing 82 firefighter posts, which will result in reduced cover across the region.
We need a properly funded fire service - sign our petition to tell Tyne and Wear Fire Authority to #stopthecuts http://bit.ly/2Gftis1
The Firefighters 100 Lottery has a remarkable record for helping fantastic projects and making a real difference. Find out more about the great work our lottery has funded - http://bit.ly/2DxZ7so
Help us to continue making a difference by buying a ticket today - http://bit.ly/2S5yDZ7 #HeartUnions
Today is the start of #HeartUnions week, and we're celebrating the work FBU does to stand up for members. Thanks to the tireless campaigning of FBU Region 5 (Merseyside), we won our fight to maintain night time fire cover at 2 fire stations.
Watch the video update - http://bit.ly/2BwQwpx
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service is facing cuts of £3.6 million and the loss of 82 firefighters. The proposed cuts would result in reduced cover across Tyne and Wear.
Join us in saying #stopthecuts - http://bit.ly/2Gftis1
Last month, the government submitted an application to the Supreme Court for an appeal hearing following our pensions legal victory in December.
Watch the latest video update answering your questions on the next steps in the legal process - http://bit.ly/2I2uT68
The hundreds of firefighters tackling the #OcadoFire are a credit to the fire and rescue service. Our thoughts are with the firefighters injured. https://bbc.in/2RHPwEo
Mind research shows 9 in 10 people experience stress, low mood and poor mental health at some point while working for the emergency services.
This #TimeToTalk Day, we're encouraging #firefighters to open up about mental health. Read our guide - http://bit.ly/2t9D2eL
Thank you to our brothers and sisters working tirelessly at this tragic incident in Stafford. Our thoughts are with all of those affected. https://bbc.in/2DdZAQk
FBU general secretary Matt Wrack responds to the suspected arson attack in Paris: