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A statement from Leicestershire FBU.
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Eastern Fire Brigades Union
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FBU Eastern Region is the democratic, professional voice of Firefighters and Control Staff in #Beds, #Cambs, #Essex, #Herts, #Norfolk & #Suffolk #Fighting9
East, England Katılım Nisan 2016
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The FBU is backing the National Housing Demo.
For too long, governments have prioritised private developers and landlords' profits over the public's need for affordable and safe housing.
We’ll be in central London on 18 April to demand that the government takes action.
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In a budget report by Beds Fire, they stated: “37% of respondents supported the increase, with therefore 63% not supporting it”, so they increased it anyway. Make of that framing what you will.
Like clockwork, every year - taxes go up & cuts are still imposed @BBCLookEast @BBC3CR
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🚨 The fire service is in crisis after years of underfunding.
Further cuts threaten services in Oxfordshire, Scotland, Dorset and Wiltshire, and Buckinghamshire.
FBU members have had enough with sham consultations while firefighter jobs are axed and safety is compromised.
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Over 500 firefighters and residents have signed the petition calling for Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Fire Authority to stop plans for cuts.
Proposals to remove seven fire engines and close two stations will increase response times and put public safety at risk.
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The FBU is drawing a line in the sand.
No more fake ‘consultations’. No more being ignored by politicians. No more cuts to our safety, jobs, shifts, conditions.
We are preparing a UK-wide campaign, including industrial action.
If you're in the FBU, be there on 11th February.
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🚨 NEW: Dorset and Wiltshire fire service has announced proposals to close eight stations:
📍Ramsbury
📍Bradford on Avon
📍Wilton
📍Mere
📍Cranborne
📍Hamworthy
📍Maiden Newton
📍Charmouth
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🎤 New podcast alert!
In the latest FBU podcast episode, national officer Adam Taylor speaks with Anne Davies, widow of firefighter Jeff Simpson.
Jeff died from cancer in 2018 and became the first UK firefighter whose death was officially recorded as caused by the job.
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The Scottish government's latest budget has failed to deliver for firefighters and communities.
Since 2013, 1250 firefighter posts have been axed. Stations across Scotland are crumbling, and many are without toilets or running water.
FBU general secretary @UnionSteveW responds:
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The FBU is demanding that Scotland's finance secretary, @ShonaRobisonMSP, deliver significant investment in the Scottish fire service, including 200 new firefighter posts.
Since 2013, SFRS has seen £84m in real-term cuts - compromising public and firefighter safety.
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FBU general secretary @UnionSteveW tells LabourList the FBU is preparing for the prospect of industrial action.
The fire service is facing yet more austerity. When you cut firefighters, fire engines and stations, public safety is compromised.
Cuts kill. Let's prevent it.
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If you fight you can win. A message for every member in the Eastern Region tonight
Fire Brigades Union@fbunational
🚨 FBU WIN in Avon and Leicestershire! FBU members celebrate a huge victory after campaigning against cuts. Central government has allocated... ✅ £3.5m additional funds for Avon ✅ £2m additional funds for Leicestershire ✅ Firefighter posts protected
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.@BBC3CR @BBCLookEast @lutonnews
Today even I was surprised.
The public consultation on council tax rises went out for Beds Fire. 🧵
They’ve raised taxes like clockwork for 15 years, plus, to “maintain the same service” whilst every year getting less:
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As I understand it, @ECFRS has already been found wanting when it comes to the rest periods under Working Time Directive by @HMICFRS so proposing to prop up RDS stations with wholetime firefighters can only mean more over time and further WTD breaches
gazette-news.co.uk/news/25716642.…
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2026 will be the year the FBU fights these cuts.
In Oxfordshire and in every brigade facing the same threat, whether it’s shifts, jobs or stations - we will stand up and organise.
After years of cuts and damage to the fire and rescue service, enough is enough.
We will take industrial action where necessary to stop further erosion and to win the meaningful funding and investment needed to keep firefighters and the public safe.
Cuts kill. The FBU will fight every single one.
#CutsKill
Fire Brigades Union@fbunational
FBU members in Oxfordshire are considering industrial action to stop dangerous cuts that could cost lives. Oxfordshire County Council are consulting the public on plans to close 5 fire stations, remove 6 fire engines and force at least 42 firefighters into redundancy.
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On the staircase at @fbunational head office are the names of firefighters who gave their lives protecting others.
Recently we’ve added two more names - Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler. Two of our members lost in the line of duty.
We remember them, their families, friends and colleagues.
Their courage, selflessness and dedication will never be forgotten.
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When workers are divided, we all lose. It's time to unite.
Today, we're joining the @UKTogetherAll.
Join us on 28 March in London for a message of hope over fear.
Firefighters know all about duty. It’s our duty now to take a stand.
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Cuts Kill.
Save Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
megaphone.org.uk/petitions/cuts…
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Rachel Reeves must step back from austerity and urgently fund the fire service.
Across the country, stations are closing, firefighter roles are being axed and fire engines are off the run.
The FBU are demanding real change in this Autumn budget.
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🎙️ New podcast alert!
FBU national officer Tam McFarlane speaks with general secretary Steve Wright, EC member Joe Weir, and brigade officials in a brand new monthly show.
This months Red Notice includes updates on cuts in Buckinghamshire, Avon and Oxfordshire.
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