FBU conference has just debated The War on Gaza, the first of four Executive Council policy statements.

Introducing the statement, Matt Wrack said: 'There is no contradiction between fighting on pensions and pay, and standing for justice in Palestine.'

🚨 FBU Annual Conference is underway.

Delegates, observers and visitors from across the UK will be in Blackpool until Friday.

Firefighter Roderick MacLeod gave his life in the line of duty on this day in 1981, fighting a fire in Invergarry.

Last week, we unveiled a Red Plaque in his memory at Inverness fire station.

Together we will ensure his bravery and sacrifice is never forgotten.

We remember Barry Trussell, who lost his life to injuries sustained while battling a fire at St George's Hospital in Tooting, London on this day in 1981.

The Fire Brigades Union seeks Supreme Court appeal for pensions challenge:

Working people shouldn’t have to pay the price for the government’s mistakes, says Matt Wrack. Read on here: ier.org.uk/news/fbu-seeks…

What’s new?

In every edition of Firefighter Magazine, we discuss new technology and practices in fire and rescue services. This time it was wildfire simulators in Lancashire.

We want to hear ‘what’s new’ from you. The good and the bad. Drop us a message
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Our Fire Brigades Union #FBUDECON demands are clear: Prevention, Monitoring & Legislation- we're now asking all member to play their part in making our profession safer, register your occupation with your GP👇
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📸The FBU photo competition 2024 is open to entries from current serving members

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BREAKING 🚨| The results from the pay ballot are in.

Firefighters and fire control staff have voted to accept the pay offer.

73% voted in favour of accepting on a 60% turnout.

📢Only 4 hours left to vote!

🗳️Vote online and have your say on this year's pay offer.

📩Don't forget to check your junk folder if you can't find your ballot email.

The New Deal for Workers is actually fairly modest. But it’s obviously rattled the billionaire class who profit from exploitation in the workplace.

Unions need to ensure no backtracking.

Defend workers’ rights.

⏰The pay offer ballot closes TOMORROW at 2pm.

There's still time to vote online. Don't miss this last chance to have your say.

Check your email and junk folder, cast your vote and tell other firefighters to do the same.