Humberside FBU Lobby of Fire Authority
FIRE BRIGADES UNION – Humberside IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 19 January 2011 Humberside firefighters, officers and control staff to lobby Fire Authority in protest of cuts to frontline service On Monday 24 January, 1030 hrs at Service Head Quarters in Hessle, Humberside Fire Authority members will vote on proposals which threaten the safety of the public and firefighters. Members of the Fire Brigades Union and public will lobby councillors and attend this critical meeting to appeal that safety and lives are prioritised before unnecessary, savage cuts. It has also emerged that last minute amendments to these proposals are being tabled in a bid to push through sections which have seen mass objections by the public, politicians and…
FBU DeHavilland Report 17/01/2011
Mentions Scotland Scottish Parliament hears statement on Reform of the Police and Fire and Rescue Services Fire Services Central Government and Agencies DCLG – Fire and Rescue Service control room services in England House of Commons Early Day Motions and Petitions EDM 1250 – London Fire Authority (updated) Statements Robert Neill makes statement on Fire and Rescue Control Centres (England) House of Commons Questions Davies, P – Prison Fires Greatrex – Hospital admissions (fires) Russell, B – Fire Services (East of England) Russell, B – Fire Services (East of England) Russell, B – Fire Services (East of England) Russell, B – Fire Services (Essex) House of Lords Hanham makes statement on Fire and Rescue Service…
Worst Cuts Ever Proposed in Essex
ESSEX FIRE CHIEFS PROPOSE WORST EVER CUTS TO FRONTLINE 999 SERVICES DESPITE BETTER THAN EXPECTED CENTRAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING Despite welcome news of a near standstill funding settlement from central government for Essex fire & rescue service, details are emerging of a range of frontline cuts being planned by fire chiefs that will see around 100 fewer wholetime firefighters and fire officers serving in Essex (a 12% cut) in year one which will directly affect fire stations frontline staffing levels at Canvey Island, Brentwood, Orsett, Loughton, Clacton and Rayleigh Weir. There are also serious concerns over the future proposed crewing system for the four stations currently served by the Day Crewing model at Dovercourt, Waltham Abbey,…
FBU London Regional Committee Endorses RAP
THE FIRE BRIGADES UNION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 14 JANUARY 2011 FBU LONDON REGIONAL COMMITTEE ENDORSES RAP The London Regional Committee of the Fire Brigades Union today voted overwhelmingly to endorse the recommendation to enter into a collective agreement with the London Fire Brigade (LFB) on new shift patterns consistent with the result of the consultative ballot. The package, put forward by the industry’s Resolution and Advisory Panel (RAP) in November, was supported by 87 per cent of London members voting at the end of last year, in line with a recommendation from the London Regional Committee. The package includes a 10.5 hour day shift and a 13.5 hour night shift. The Commissioner for the LFB committed…
