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We are the voice of firefighters and the fire and rescue service in the UK. Promoted by the Fire Brigades Union, 171-173 Gray’s Inn Road, WC1X 8UE

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Firefighters from across Scotland have taken over George Square in Glasgow. We will not allow our service to be cut to ribbons. #CutsLeaveScars

Firefighters from across Scotland have taken over George Square in Glasgow. We will not allow our service to be cut to ribbons. #CutsLeaveScars

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In the last 48 hours, we've seen major wildfires in Nottinghamshire, Hampshire, South Wales, and Suffolk. This is not bad luck. This is climate change, and firefighters are on the frontline.
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In the last 48 hours, we've seen major wildfires in Nottinghamshire, Hampshire, South Wales, and Suffolk. This is not bad luck. This is climate change, and firefighters are on the frontline.

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90,611 views • 1 month ago

Footballers during the World Cup had hydration breaks every 25 minutes. Meanwhile, firefighters are working in scorching temperatures for hours at a time. We need 5,000 more firefighters, backed up by access to proper welfare and PPE.
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Footballers during the World Cup had hydration breaks every 25 minutes. Meanwhile, firefighters are working in scorching temperatures for hours at a time. We need 5,000 more firefighters, backed up by access to proper welfare and PPE.

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72,507 views • 1 month ago

🔥Firefighters are battling major wildfires across Wales and England, but lack the resources to respond safely. The climate crisis is fueling bigger, faster-growing wildfires. We need real investment now to rebuild resilience after over a decade of austerity.
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🔥Firefighters are battling major wildfires across Wales and England, but lack the resources to respond safely. The climate crisis is fueling bigger, faster-growing wildfires. We need real investment now to rebuild resilience after over a decade of austerity.

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74,010 views • 2 months ago

A decade of Tory austerity axed 12,000 frontline firefighters. Now wildfires are surging, and we don't have the crews to fight them safely. We need 5,000 more firefighters now. The FBU is urging government to convene a National Wildfire Summit to build national resilience.
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A decade of Tory austerity axed 12,000 frontline firefighters. Now wildfires are surging, and we don't have the crews to fight them safely. We need 5,000 more firefighters now. The FBU is urging government to convene a National Wildfire Summit to build national resilience.

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56,802 views • 1 month ago

Firefighters line the Royal Mile in Edinburgh for the funeral of Brother Barry Martin. Today we mourn the loss of a dedicated member of the community and a brave firefighter. We come together in his honour.
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Firefighters line the Royal Mile in Edinburgh for the funeral of Brother Barry Martin. Today we mourn the loss of a dedicated member of the community and a brave firefighter. We come together in his honour.

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682,977 views • 3 years ago

Imagine fighting a wildfire under the blazing sun, with ground temperatures of 100°C, while wearing a ski jacket. Dorset and Wiltshire firefighters are at risk of severe heat exhaustion, responding to the New Forest fire in their heavy, padded structural PPE.
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Imagine fighting a wildfire under the blazing sun, with ground temperatures of 100°C, while wearing a ski jacket. Dorset and Wiltshire firefighters are at risk of severe heat exhaustion, responding to the New Forest fire in their heavy, padded structural PPE.

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26,154 views • 1 month ago

Firefighters are working in extreme heat for up to 17 hours at a time, with ground temperatures exceeding 600°C. This is a national emergency, and we need a national strategy to deal with it. FBU general secretary Steve Wright on LBC News.
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Firefighters are working in extreme heat for up to 17 hours at a time, with ground temperatures exceeding 600°C. This is a national emergency, and we need a national strategy to deal with it. FBU general secretary Steve Wright on LBC News.

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27,823 views • 1 month ago

Firefighters control are facing an impossible dilemma. With no fire engines available, it's been a case of picking and choosing which incidents they send firefighters to. Temporary army and aircraft support won't fix chronic underfunding. We need proper long-term investment. FBU general secretary Steve Wright on Channel 4 News.
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Firefighters control are facing an impossible dilemma. With no fire engines available, it's been a case of picking and choosing which incidents they send firefighters to. Temporary army and aircraft support won't fix chronic underfunding. We need proper long-term investment. FBU general secretary Steve Wright on Channel 4 News.

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21,751 views • 1 month ago

Andy Burnham's emergency Cobra meeting must address our call for 5,000 more firefighters. "Lives are being put at risk. This is only going to get worse unless we get a grip of it now and put in place a proper national strategy". FBU general secretary Steve Wright on Sky News.
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Andy Burnham's emergency Cobra meeting must address our call for 5,000 more firefighters. "Lives are being put at risk. This is only going to get worse unless we get a grip of it now and put in place a proper national strategy". FBU general secretary Steve Wright on Sky News.

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19,302 views • 1 month ago

Our thoughts are with the firefighters in hospital with injuries caused by the Stourbridge wildfire. This is one of the most challenging periods for our members since the Blitz. We will continue fighting for more firefighters, proper PPE, and resources to keep our members safe.
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Our thoughts are with the firefighters in hospital with injuries caused by the Stourbridge wildfire. This is one of the most challenging periods for our members since the Blitz. We will continue fighting for more firefighters, proper PPE, and resources to keep our members safe.

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15,534 views • 1 month ago

The far right are assisting billionaires. When profit rules, your health, safety and well-being fails. At FBU conference this year, delegates voted on a motion to oppose the far right and their politics of division.
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The far right are assisting billionaires. When profit rules, your health, safety and well-being fails. At FBU conference this year, delegates voted on a motion to oppose the far right and their politics of division.

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83,623 views • 1 year ago

Fire control staff are there whenever anyone calls 999 for fire. This is the reality of their vital work 👇 Now Merseyside fire control staff are going on strike to defend their life saving service. Show them you stand with them - RT with a message of solidarity
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Fire control staff are there whenever anyone calls 999 for fire. This is the reality of their vital work 👇 Now Merseyside fire control staff are going on strike to defend their life saving service. Show them you stand with them - RT with a message of solidarity

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150,089 views • 2 years ago

Water companies have taken more than £70bn in dividends, leaving the public with leaking pipes and polluted rivers. It's time for the government to nationalise water, to ensure firefighters have access to clean water supply to safely tackle fires.
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Water companies have taken more than £70bn in dividends, leaving the public with leaking pipes and polluted rivers. It's time for the government to nationalise water, to ensure firefighters have access to clean water supply to safely tackle fires.

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60,818 views • 1 year ago

🚨NEW: FBU national officer Adam Taylor, and former health secretary Wes Streeting discuss the firefighter health concordat. It commits to... 🔥 Health monitoring for serving and retired firefighters 🔥 Better NHS data on firefighter health 🔥 Research into job-caused diseases
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🚨NEW: FBU national officer Adam Taylor, and former health secretary Wes Streeting discuss the firefighter health concordat. It commits to... 🔥 Health monitoring for serving and retired firefighters 🔥 Better NHS data on firefighter health 🔥 Research into job-caused diseases

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13,241 views • 2 months ago

The richest 350 individuals and families in the UK hold a combined wealth of £795 billion. With wealth like that, how can Rachel Reeves justify further welfare cuts, affecting only the poorest individuals and families? FBU Steve Wright challenges Reeves' spring statement on LBC.
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The richest 350 individuals and families in the UK hold a combined wealth of £795 billion. With wealth like that, how can Rachel Reeves justify further welfare cuts, affecting only the poorest individuals and families? FBU Steve Wright challenges Reeves' spring statement on LBC.

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56,140 views • 1 year ago

Disrespected. Hurt. Disappointed. Taken for granted. This is how the govt. has made firefighters and fire control staff feel after years of attacks on our pay and profession. But if we stand and fight together, we can win change. Our moment is now. #VoteYes #FairPayOrFireStrike
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Disrespected. Hurt. Disappointed. Taken for granted. This is how the govt. has made firefighters and fire control staff feel after years of attacks on our pay and profession. But if we stand and fight together, we can win change. Our moment is now. #VoteYes #FairPayOrFireStrike

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102,995 views • 3 years ago

Fire doesn’t discriminate, and neither do we. Firefighters protect the public no matter who you are or where you’re from. The far right wants to divide working people with hate while they slash public services and fill their pockets.
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Fire doesn’t discriminate, and neither do we. Firefighters protect the public no matter who you are or where you’re from. The far right wants to divide working people with hate while they slash public services and fill their pockets.

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22,144 views • 5 months ago

Firefighters were asked to cross the picket line and collect bins in Birmingham. Firefighters are trade unionists and we will never disrespect our comrades fight for fair pay. Solidarity with Birmingham's bin workers! #megapicket
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Firefighters were asked to cross the picket line and collect bins in Birmingham. Firefighters are trade unionists and we will never disrespect our comrades fight for fair pay. Solidarity with Birmingham's bin workers! #megapicket

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40,938 views • 1 year ago

Firefighters have a pay deal. It was won by tens of thousands of FBU members who dug in their heels & forced a concession. 📢 We've rallied ✊ We've mobilised colleagues 🗳️We've smashed ballot after ballot ⏩We've moved our employers again & again And we're only just beginning
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Firefighters have a pay deal. It was won by tens of thousands of FBU members who dug in their heels & forced a concession. 📢 We've rallied ✊ We've mobilised colleagues 🗳️We've smashed ballot after ballot ⏩We've moved our employers again & again And we're only just beginning

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80,654 views • 3 years ago