To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Plymouth Blitz, a special ‘Red Plaque’ will be unveiled in honour of the World War 2 firefighters who fought the flames that engulfed the City.
For the first time, the names of 48 firefighters, consisting of 45 men and three women, killed during the Plymouth Blitz, have been brought together and their names engraved on a special ‘Red Plaque...
The Fire Brigades Union has decided upon a further day of strike action in England (excluding control staff) in a dispute with the Government over pension reforms, for 24 hours from 7am on Wednesday 25 February 2015.
The issue remains a matter between the Fire Brigades Union and Government. Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service has robust contingency plans in place to ensure...
A second strike called by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) that was due to disrupt services in Plymouth has been called off.
The industrial action had been scheduled for Saturday (19 October) between 6.30pm and 11.30pm, but the Union says this has been postponed due to progress in talks with the Government over pensions.
Further negotiations are due to take place between the FBU...
The Fire Brigades Union has announced a second strike date of Saturday 19 October, in a dispute with the Government over pension reforms.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue say that while the issue is a matter between the Fire Brigades Union and Government, they have a legal duty to maintain a level of service to local communities as best it can.
Update: The FBU strike ended without major incident in the Devon today (25 September).
Commenting on today's four-hour strike by firefighters over government attacks on pensions Matt Wrack, Fire Brigades Union General Secretary, said: "This was solidly supported strike action by firefighters across England and Wales. It has demonstrated their anger and their determination.
Following Tuesday's announcement by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) that it will mount a four-hour strike on Wednesday 25 September, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed it will maintain a level of service to local communities, in line with legal requirements.
The strike, which will be actioned between 12noon-4pm, has been confirmed following a ballot of FBU members...
Firefighters will strike over pensions on Wednesday (25 September), the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has announced. The strike will take place for four hours, between noon and 4pm.
Almost 80% of members voted in favour of industrial action in a ballot that ended earlier this month, although union officials say that they have left the strike to the last possible moment to allow for the...
Devon and Somerset Fire Chief Lee Howell must be given a straight choice between a full-time role in Devon and Somerset and a position in Wales, the Fire Brigades Union have said.
Howell’s new position as part-time fire advisor to the Welsh Government was revealed earlier last month.
Devon and Somerset Fire Brigades Union Brigade Secretary Trevor French said: “The public and...
