The official page for information and communication from FBU Region 1 Scotland. North Area.

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RT @FBUScotland: 🔥Still spaces left for the FBU Introductory Branch Officials course being held in Perth 21st to 23rd of October. Great opp…
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RT @FBUScotland: 🔥The fires we have seen over the last six months have exposed the impact of over a decade of cuts on the Scottish Fire and…
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FBU Scotland - North Area retweeted
First Ministers speech at STUC Congress this afternoon👇⁦@fbunational⁩ ⁦@WestScotlandFBU⁩ ⁦@FBUScotNorth⁩ ⁦@FBU_Scotland_EC⁩
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🔥 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
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FBU Scotland - North Area retweeted
🔥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
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🔥 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
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FBU Scotland - North Area retweeted
🔥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
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FBU Scotland - North Area retweeted
🔥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
Further cuts to Scotland’s fire and rescue service could 'cost lives', a union leader has warned. news.stv.tv/scotland/fire-un…
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FBU Scotland - North Area retweeted
🔥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
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FBU Scotland - North Area retweeted
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
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FBU Scotland - North Area retweeted
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.
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FBU Scotland - North Area retweeted
🔥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.co…
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FBU Scotland - North Area retweeted
🔥@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
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FBU Scotland - North Area retweeted
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
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⁦@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 ⁦
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FBU Scotland - North Area retweeted
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.
Last week FBU Regional H&S rep, Scott MacRory, caught up with SFRS Head of Safety & Assurance to chat about DECON and partnership working 🚒 @fbunational @WestScotlandFBU @FBUScotNorth @FbuEast
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FBU Scotland - North Area retweeted
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 ⁦
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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 ⁦🚒 ⁦
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FBU Scotland - North Area retweeted
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
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