FBU N.Ireland

Yesterday our very own Jimmy Quinn retired. Jimmy served in controls but it was as a union rep that he excelled. The FBU members in NI will forever be in debt to Jimmy for all the selfless work he did, he was always available for advice and guidance. Thank you Jimmy.

@FBUNIreland wishes a Happy New Year to all FBU members, their families and friends. Especially to those working to keep the rest of us safe and not forgetting those colleagues no longer with us. Stay safe and hopefully 2026 will be kinder

FBU NIreland would like to wish all members and their families a Merry Christmas. We especially thank all those who will be working over the holidays to keep the rest of us safe. Enjoy the break and stay safe!

@NIFRSOFFICIAL @NIAS999 @fbunational On 9th September we unveiled a Red Plaque and a Green Plaque honouring FF Robin Neill who along with EMT Allister Barr lost their lives in the line of duty at the same incident exactly 30 years ago in Ballymoney. RIP Robin and Allister.

Today we remember the sacrifice of 343 of New York’s bravest 24 years ago. They gave their lives to protect others. RIP the fallen FDNY heroes #neverforgotten

In Northern Ireland for meetings with @FBUNIreland for a couple of days and attended the official opening of the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service Learning & Development College today.

England remains the only UK nation without a statutory duty for fire services to respond to flooding. Northern Ireland’s investment in training and facilities shows what’s possible. The need for the same duty and support in England is needed.

FBU general secretary @UnionSteveW and EC member for @LondonFBU met with London Mayor @SadiqKhan this afternoon. Productive discussions on the urgent need for investment in the fire service and making building and fire safety a priority to prevent tragedies like Grenfell happening again. Ahead of the Grenfell anniversary on 14th June - working together to protect firefighters and the public.

FBU annual conference has a message for the government: fund our fire service. We need urgent investment to keep the public safe. But this year we got another real terms funding cut. It's time to reverse austerity.

Today at 18:39, exactly one week on from the time of call, FBU annual conference took part in a nationwide minute of silence to honur the sacrifice of Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler, who lost their lives in the line of duty on Thursday 15 May. We also remembered David Chester, a member of public who died in the same incident. And our thoughts are with the two firefighters who remain in hospital.

@fbunational Deepest condolences to all from colleagues in region 2

Two firefighters and one member of the public have been confirmed dead following a fire incident at Bicester, Oxfordshire. This is terrible news. Our thoughts are with their families, friends and colleagues. The FBU will be on hand to provide support in the coming days.

Firefighters are battling wildfires across Northern Ireland and Scotland - a very real reminder of the growing threat of climate related driven fires. The @fbunational has long warned that without proper investment in fire & rescue services, in crews, equipment, resources - communities and lives are being put at risk. #Wildfires #Climate news.sky.com/story/amp/majo… bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

📣 Calling all young FBU members! This summer, the FBU are holding a school for members under 30. You'll get the chance to... ✏️ Develop your industrial and political knowledge ✏️ Learn new organising skills ✏️ Grow your confidence 📆 16 - 18 July 📌 Weymouth, Dorset All accommodation and meals will be provided! To apply, contact your Regional Education and Learning Officer (RELO). Find your RELO here: fbu.org.uk/education-cont…

@FBUNIreland wishes a Happy New Year to all FBU members, their families and friends. Especially to those working to keep the rest of us safe and not forgetting those colleagues no longer with us. Stay safe and hopefully 2025 will be kinder.

FBU NIreland would like to wish all members and their families a Merry Christmas. We especially thank all those who will be working over the holidays to keep the rest of us safe. Enjoy the break and stay safe!

Thanks to @UnionSteveW for attending the Red Plaque event for Sub Officer Wesley Orr Yesterday, the FBU unveiled a Red Plaque at NIFRS HQ to honour Sub Officer Wesley Orr BEM, who made the ultimate sacrifice on 16 November 1978 #REDPLAQUE

At its meeting held on 23rd October, the N Ireland Regional Committee considered who it would endorse for the General Secretary’s position in the upcoming election process. The outcome at the meeting was to endorse Steve Wright and recommend him to our members.

Meeting the MP’s in Parliament.