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UK firefighters vote to shun pay offer

UK Firefighters vote to shun pay offer

Firefighters and control staff have voted to reject a 5% pay offer in a result that the Fire Brigades Union leadership said displays “remarkable strength of feeling”.
US Firefighter numbers on the decline

US Firefighter numbers on the decline

According to the new US Fire Department Profile report from NFPA, there were approximately 1,041,200 career and volunteer firefighters in the US in 2020.  
Fire bosses finding financial loopholes

Fire service bosses finding financial loopholes

A practice which allows fire service bosses to halt pension contributions and receive tax-free payments has been used in 13 fire and rescue services.
Nominations for NVFC awards are now open

Nominations for NVFC awards are open

The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has announced that it is now accepting nominations for its annual fire service achievement awards.
NFCC Chair to attend Home Affairs Committee

NFCC to attend Home Affairs Committee

NFCC Chair Mark Hardingham is set to give evidence to the government’s Home Affairs Committee later this week.
FBU warns of weakened fire services

FBU warns of weakened fire services

The UK Fire Brigades Union has raised community awareness that the Fire and Rescue service is weaker than it should be.
Dan Quin

Surrey Fire appoints new Chief Fire Officer

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service have appointed Dan Quin as their new permanent Chief Fire Officer.
Perimeter Solutions Q3 financials

Perimeter Solutions report Q3 financials

Perimeter Solutions today reported financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022.
Women in the Fire Service

Women in the Fire Service teams with Fire Knowledge

Women in the Fire Service has announced that it is in partnership with Fire Knowledge in an alliance focused on developing workforces.
IAFF Firefighter behavioural health

IAFF increases focus on firefighter health

The IAFF has made fire fighter behavioural health a top priority, opening the first-of-its kind IAFF Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Treatment and Recovery.
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