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“The task now is to ensure that the firefighters who will be called upon to deal with them have the numbers, equipment, training and resources they need to keep communities safe.”
@UnionSteveW on heatwaves and the climate crisis 🔥👇
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A very moving Red Plaque ceremony at Ramsbottom Fire Station today for Paul Metcalf who lost his life on September 5th 1999 while attempting to rescue a teenager from a lake.
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A West Yorkshire firefighter and FBU member was seriously injured at work, struck by a passing lorry as he closed the door of his fire engine at an incident.
He suffered a severe injury to his hand and, despite years of treatment, ultimately required amputation of his finger.
Thanks to specialist prosthetic support and a significant settlement secured by Thompsons, he's now back doing the job he loves.
FBU national officer Tam MacFarlane said, "The FBU is proud to represent firefighters and, with the help of Thompsons, we are determined to fight and win for them wherever they are based in the UK”.
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Horrendous. Adults and children are more likely to develop cancer from living near factories using these chemicals.
Labour movement colleagues must note work by @fbunational warning of these exposures:
“Firefighters face quadruple PFAS exposure risks”
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People who live near a chemical factory have found out how badly they've been affected by a forever chemical that has put many at higher risk of cancer, @MartinStewITV reports itv.com/news/2026-09-23/high…
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The FBU received a Certificate of Excellence at the Hazards Conference for our DECON campaign and for securing a commitment to health monitoring from the government.
FBU health and safety committee and national officer Adam Taylor met today for their quarterly meeting. Tomorrow, they'll be attending a full day training session on lithium-ion batteries and hydrogen fuel vehicles.
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Representatives of Labour's 11 affiliated unions met the Chancellor today.
Together we set out clearly that the budget needs to show workers and everyday people that Labour are on their side.
Our members want to see an economy that delivers for workers - critically, tackling the cost of living crisis, investing in British industry and public services, along with delivering the New Deal for Working People in full.
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Firefighters are significantly more likely to suffer and die from cancer than the average worker.
We're demanding UK-wide health monitoring and presumptive legislation.
And now we have the full, unanimous backing of the TUC.
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The FBU has won unanimous backing from the TUC for the firefighters' concordat on health and wellbeing.
We're calling for regular health monitoring for all firefighters and proper decontamination practices at every fire station in the UK.
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This summer’s wildfire outbreaks highlighted once again the deadly cost of job, equipment and funding cuts to the fire service. Ten years after the Grenfell tragedy, serious lessons still need to be learned, says STEVE WRIGHT #Congress26 @UnionSteveW
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We need to oppose the ongoing drive towards deregulation and the introduction of private profiteers into public services.
FBU president Ian Murray carrying motion ‘Grenfell Tower fire 10th anniversary’
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Cleveland FRS has lost 33% of its firefighters since 2010. And yet, the service plans further cuts to nighttime cover.
FBU members are organised and fighting back against frontline cuts that put public safety at risk.
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Today I joined @fbunational members at Didcot fire station for a minute’s silence to remember those who lost their lives on 9/11,including 343 firefighters.
We remember their bravery and sacrifice, and stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in the IAFF.
#NeverForget
2,977 people were killed, including 343 firefighters and 67 Britons, during the 9/11 terror attacks.
FDNY firefighters' bravery and professionalism will never be forgotten.
FBU general secretary Steve Wright will be attending a memorial event at his local fire station.
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#WeRemember the 343 firefighters who lost their lives in the 9/11 terror attacks, 25 years ago today.
Many more firefighters have since suffered from diseases likely linked to toxic substances present at ground zero.
Today, Firefighters will observe a minute's silence at 13.46 – the time in the UK when the first plane impacted the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
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Today is #999Day and we'd like to pay tribute to all emergency service workers.
This summer, as firefighters tackled unprecedented wildfires, our emergency service colleagues worked side by side, supporting our members on the incident ground and protecting the public.
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7 September 1940 marked the beginning of the Blitz.
As bombs rained down on London, firefighters battled huge fires & collapsing buildings to save lives.
818 firefighters lost their lives during WW2.
We remember the courage and sacrifice of the firefighters of the Blitz.
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🔥 The FBU Wildfire National Meeting is underway.
General secretary Steve Wright, president Ian Murray, and national officers Adam Taylor and Joe Weir are speaking to FBU officials and reps on the urgent need for a national wildfire strategy for 2027 and beyond.
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RT @melanie_ward: Good to meet @UnionSteveW, General Secretary of the Fire Brigades Union, to discuss the brave work @FBUScotland members d…
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