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Virgin London Marathon - way to go! 24 april 2012A massive thank you to all the runners and supporters who took part in the London Marathon on behalf of The Fire Fighters Charity!!
Mid and West Wales fire service to use vans as rural response pumps - BBC News16 May 2012BBC NewsMid and West Wales fire service to use vans as rural response pumpsBBC NewsThe Fire Brigades Union (FBU) claims the vans, known as rural response pumps, have limited capability. Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is buying 17 vans, 14 will be stations' second appliances and some will replace traditional fire engines.and more »
Sheffield firefighters face pay cut in row over small vehicle - The Star17 May 2012The StarSheffield firefighters face pay cut in row over small vehicleThe StarThe Fire Brigades Union says members are in discussions about how to respond to the 'bully-boy tactics' and may consider industrial action. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue says the refusal is a 'breach of contract'. The dispute involves 48 firefighters ...
Fire put out at Hinkley Point B nuclear power station - BBC News16 May 2012BBC NewsFire put out at Hinkley Point B nuclear power stationBBC NewsFirefighters were called to a fire at the Hinkley Point B nuclear power station in Somerset. A spokesman from EDF Energy said a "small fire" was detected in some lagging in the gas turbine house at 11:55 BST on Wednesday. He said the station's fire ...and more »
Cuts will cost lives, say firemen - This is South Wales16 May 2012Cuts will cost lives, say firemenThis is South WalesOne firefighter, who asked not to be identified, said: "We are all very worried about the move — there's a bit of a stink about it in the station." The Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said although Ammanford Fire Station itself has seen ...and more »
South Yorkshire firefighters offered 29% pay rise - BBC News14 May 2012South Yorkshire firefighters offered 29% pay riseBBC NewsThe deputy chief fire officer for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said it would save about £10m by 2015. The fire service said the shifts would involve working 9-5 for four days and include sleeping at the fire station to ensure cover for a ...and more »
Fears over future for firefighters - This is South Wales16 May 2012Fears over future for firefightersThis is South Wales"We are all very worried about the move — there's a bit of a stink about it in the station," said one firefighter, who asked not to be named. The Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said the move was a better use of resources as most local ...and more »
Let miaow't - cat is rescued - The Bolton News16 May 2012Let miaow't - cat is rescuedThe Bolton NewsFor Nikita Marsh, the owner of Misty, the answer was simple — drive to the fire station for help. Misty was rescued by felineloving Farnworth firefighters after she became trapped inside the safe. Now the young couple who own the cat have thanked the ...and more »
Firefighters seeing red over 'intolerable risks' to safety - The Star14 May 2012Firefighters seeing red over 'intolerable risks' to safetyThe StarThe Fire Brigades Union has served a Safety Critical Notice warning them of their liability if a member of the public or a firefighter is injured or killed. But the fire service says Small Incident Units have been in service for two years, ...Plaid raises Firefighter concerns to MinisterTivyside Advertiserall 5 news articles »
Fire crews stay at Llanhilleth blaze site - South Wales Argus16 May 2012Fire crews stay at Llanhilleth blaze siteSouth Wales ArgusFIRE crews spent a second day at the scene of a large scale fire in the Valleys today. Firefighters remained at the Glandwr Industrial Estate in Aberbeeg today damping down the remains of the industrial unit, shared by carpet warehouse Abingdon ...and more »
Brian Beckmann: Miami-Dade fire captain demoted over Trayvon Martin Facebook post - Daily Mail15 May 2012Daily MailBrian Beckmann: Miami-Dade fire captain demoted over Trayvon Martin Facebook postDaily MailCaptain Brian Beckmann, who has been with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue since 1997, was demoted two rungs to the lowest rank of firefighter during a Monday morning administrative hearing. Due to the upset his comments caused - with outraged citizens ...and more »