Today is Firefighter Memorial Day, when we remember and honour our fallen brothers and sisters. #WeRemember #NeverForgotten

A busy 1st day at Fire Brigades Union National Conference

Another Fire Brigades Union conference completed. A final day of moving, emotional and emotive contributions. Solidarity and love to all ✊

Congratulations to our two reps Tilly and Pete who have just completed their training to be able to represent our members. Thank you for taking the time to ensure we offer the best protection to our members ✊

Firefighters across the UK are fighting for better protections from toxic contaminants at work. As part of the campaign, the FBU commissioned UCLan Research to lead ground breaking studies into firefighter health. Professor Anna Stec on the findings on BBC Morning Live today👇

Congratulations to Firefighter Haddock of Princes Street, Ipswich on completing 25 years of FBU membership!

What a Brigade Committee meeting! We welcomed long term reps and brand new reps today to our biggest and most active BCM, discussing and solving members and brigade issues. It's great to have reps coming forward from every corner of the county. Eastern Fire Brigades Union Fire Brigades Union

Congratulations to Dave on White Watch, Princes Street on receiving his 25 year membership certificate and badge! Thanks for all you've done over the years Dave!

This report will make for a tough read for anyone in Suffolk. Listen to our Brigade Chair Phil Johnston talk about the report here. We will continue to strive to make the change we need to see.

4 years since you passed. R. I. P. Brother #WeRemember #NeverForgotten

This week Richard (Brigade Sec) and Andrew (Brigade Organiser), along with some more of Eastern Fire Brigades Union , have been attending a brilliant Fire Brigades Union course on Neurodiversity at work to better learn how we can support our members.

Suffolk fire service failing to pay firefighters properly in eight-year ordeal fbu.org.uk/news/2025/02/1…

A short video from BBC Look East breakfast news focusing on our members ongoing pay issues. And a link to the corresponding BBC news article. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

🚨🚒CALLING ALL FIREFIGHTERS🚒🚨 Support the research by completing this survey redcap.link/MentalHealthOf… Please take the time to fill out the survey, your experiences will strengthen our campaign for consistent, high-quality mental health provision across all fire services.

🚨The national employers have made a pay offer. Today, the FBU executive council have met and voted to recommend that members accept this offer. Steve Wright explains...

Voting on pay for 2025 will begin on Thursday. The employers' offer is for: 🔴 3.2% on basic pay and CPD 🔴 Abolishing the trainee pay band 🔴 Immediate talks on pay progression The FBU executive council recommends that members vote to accept.

#WeRemember #NeverForgotten

R. I. P. Sister and Brother

And so it begins Fire Brigades Union conference is underway ✊

Suffolk FBU Brigade Secretary Richard Beeby speaking at Fire Brigades Union conference, urging the closing of the gap of CPD payments and pay parity for fire control members.