Firefighters are being called out to more wildfires and flooding across the country. But since 2010, we've lost one in five frontline jobs. It's time for investment to ensure firefighters are properly protected, equipped and resourced to keep the public safe. | Fire Brigades Union

Firefighters are the most occupationally exposed to PFAS - a family of highly toxic forever chemicals found in firefighting foam that lead to cancers and other severe illnesses. The FBU are calling on the government to implement regular health monitoring, compensation and recognition for occupational disease. To learn more, listen to the podcast here... Spotify: https://spoti.fi/4l2EYOi Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dangers-of-pfas/id1809183267?i=1000712259900 | Fire Brigades

🚨Major wildfire in Holt Heath over the weekend exposed critical underfunding in the fire service. Fire engines were called in from surrounding areas to tackle the blaze, leaving dangerous gaps in other services. Over 100 firefighters attended, with most lacking sufficient PPE. | Fire Brigades Union

Firefighters are on the frontlines of climate change. Brigades need proper staffing, training and resources to respond to wildfires and flooding safely and efficiently. We need national standards now to end the postcode lottery of firefighter and public safety. | Fire Brigades Union

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. FBU general secretary Steve Wright on LBC news this morning. | Fire Brigades Union

Oxfordshire FBU members are considering industrial action to stop dangerous cuts that could cost lives. Oxfordshire County Council are consulting the public on plans to close 5 fire stations, remove 6 fire engines and force 42 firefighters into redundancy. These cuts will jeopardize firefighter and public safety. | Fire Brigades Union