FBU Scotland - North Area

First Ministers speech at STUC Congress this afternoon👇⁦@fbunational⁩ ⁦@WestScotlandFBU⁩ ⁦@FBUScotNorth⁩ ⁦@FBU_Scotland_EC⁩

🔥 In his address to STUC Congress this afternoon First Minister, John Swinney, led with the commitment of £30 million to develop the role of Scotland’s firefighters. In doing so he recognised the relentless campaigning and lobbying of the FBU to deliver for our members✊🔥🚒#stuc26 @fbunational @FbuEast @FBUScotNorth @WestScotlandFBU @FBU_Scotland_EC @AngusSproul @JMcKScotRegSec @UnityConsults @JohnSwinney @fire_scot @AdamT9372

🔥FBU Regional Women’s rep, Kerry McCrone, spoke powerfully at STUC Congress today in support of motions tackling violence at work and defending dignity for train drivers. Firefighters stand in solidarity, recognising the same challenges raised. It’s time for employers to step up and address the real risks our members face every day🔥🚒 @fbunational @FbuEast @FBUScotNorth @WestScotlandFBU @FBU_Scotland_EC @AngusSproul @JMcKScotRegSec @UnityConsults @AdamT9372

🔥 The FBU welcomes the SNP’s commitment to expand the role of firefighters. Our members have long led the case for a properly funded expansion of duties, and this is an important step in the right direction. A new deal for firefighters has the potential to be transformative — strengthening emergency response and working with partners such as the Scottish Ambulance Service and the NHS. However, the FBU are clear that this must be backed by real investment. Expanding the role of firefighters cannot be done on the cheap. It requires increased staffing, properly resourced services, and a clear commitment to halt station closures and ensure facilities are fit for purpose. The FBU will continue to press all parties to match ambition with funding. Protecting Scotland’s firefighters means protecting Scotland’s communities🔥🚒 @fbunational @FBUScotNorth @FbuEast @WestScotlandFBU @FBU_Scotland_EC @AngusSproul @UnityConsults @fire_scot @scotgov @JMcKScotRegSec @JohnSwinney

🔥The Scottish budget for 2026/27 must deliver an increased budget for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service👇🔥🚒@fbunational @WestScotlandFBU @FbuEast @FBUScotNorth @FBU_Scotland_EC @AngusSproul @UnityConsults @fire_scot @scotgov @ShonaRobison @JohnSwinney @UnityConsults

🔥Further cuts to Scotland’s fire and rescue service will leave communities, businesses and homes at greater risk and could result in lives being lost, the Fire Brigades Union warns👇🔥🚒@fbunational @WestScotlandFBU @FbuEast @FBUScotNorth @FBU_Scotland_EC @AngusSproul @scotgov @fire_scot @UnityConsults @JohnSwinney @ShonaRobison

🔥The Scottish budget for 2026/27 must deliver an increased budget for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service👇🔥🚒 @fbunational @WestScotlandFBU @FBUScotNorth @FbuEast @FBU_Scotland_EC @AngusSproul @UnityConsults @fire_scot @scotgov @ShonaRobison @JohnSwinney

The FBU are holding the first officer school in 5 years. The aim is to empower officer members to become more active. Discuss key issues affecting officers and all FBU members. To share experiences and develop our understanding of the grey book. #FBU

SFRS have launched a consultation with proposals to close fire stations, change fire cover, and remove appliances. Following the removal of 166 firefighter roles in 2023, these additional cuts threaten to leave an already stretched service without adequate staff and resources to effectively respond to incidents and protect public safety.

@fbunational @fire_scot @FbuEast @FBUScotNorth @WestScotlandFBU @FBU_Scotland_EC @UnityConsults @scotgov @JohnSwinney

🔥The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is proposing major changes to fire stations that could see station closures and reduced fire cover across Scotland🔥 Please submit your views to the consultation using the link or QR code below👇🚒 @SaveBalmossie @fbunational @FBUScotNorth @FbuEast @FBU_Scotland_EC @WestScotlandFBU @fire_scot @UnityConsults @scotgov @JohnSwinney firescotland.citizenspace.com/sfrs-communica…

🔥@FBU_Scotland_EC calls for @ShonaRobisonMSP to dig deep and properly fund the fire and rescue service in Scotland 👇🔥🚒 @fbunational @FbuEast @FBUScotNorth @WestScotlandFBU @UnityConsults @scotgov @JohnSwinney @fire_scot

FBU Scotland Women's section are holding informal drop in sessions across Scotland, providing an opportunity for women FBU members to meet with their local reps to discuss current campaigns, including the ‘Fight for 52’ and any other areas members would like to discuss or highlight. The first sessions will take place in Blackness Road Fire Station, Dundee, on 7 July, 11:30 -1300 and 1330 -1500. More dates and locations to follow 👇@fbunational @WestScotlandFBU @FBUScotNorth @FbuEast

⁦@FBU_Scotland_EC⁩ Lunchtime Live today highlighting this significantly busy period for firefighters attending wildfire incidents & firefighters in control rooms managing significant numbers of calls with stretched resources🔥⁦@fbunational⁩ ⁦@fire_scot⁩ ⁦

It's fantastic to see SFRS & FBU continued commitment to our working together framework. These 3 clips sum up what we can achieve and outline the excellent work being undertaken to understand health risks from contaminants and protect FF's across Scotland.

To increase recruitment and retention of women firefighters ⁦@fire_scot⁩ need to ensure women receive the optimum maternity arrangements 🚒 ⁦@fbunational⁩ ⁦@FBUScotNorth⁩ ⁦@WestScotlandFBU⁩ ⁦@FbuEast⁩ ⁦@UnityConsults⁩ ⁦@scotgov⁩ ⁦

The FBU Fight for 52 survey was launched yesterday in Scotland for all women firefighters to share their thoughts and experiences on maternity provisions. If you have not received the link to the survey please contact region01@fbu.org.uk ⁦🚒 ⁦

Brian Harcus (L) Green Watch, Blackness Road, Dundee, receiving 25 year FBU membership recognition from Branch Chair, Johnnie Williamson. Thank you for your loyal support Brian ✊🚒 @FBUScotNorth @FbuEast @WestScotlandFBU

Research indicates that 136 firefighters - one in four - who were exposed to toxic smoke at Grenfell are now suffering from long term health disorders. Professor Anna Stec from the University of Central Lancashire emphasises the need for regular health monitoring. "Given that firefighting is classified as a carcinogenic occupation, introducing regular health monitoring for UK firefighters is essential."

FBU Members there is less than 2 weeks to return your ballot paper for the General Secretary election…make sure your vote counts in this important election and get your ballot in the post in time to arrive by 14 January 📮👇 @WestScotlandFBU @FbuEast @FBUScotNorth