FBU Southern Region 12

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

Today #WeRemember the 52 people who lost their lives during the 7/7 London bombings, 21 years ago.

The FBU send solidarity to all those affected by the 7/7 bombings including members of @RMTunion and @ASLEFunion.

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

Last week, hundreds of FBU members turned out to demand the fire authority reject Kent FRS's plans for dangerous frontline cuts.

Councillors postponed their decision till early August. The FBU will be back to make sure these proposals are abandoned.

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

🔥 Kent FBU members fight back and win🔥

Today Kent Fire Authority have postponed proposed cuts that would have seen -

• 5 fire stations closed
• 63 Firefighters lost
• 6 fire engines lost

Councillors today decided to postpone the proposed cuts for 6 weeks and look for alternative options.

Steve Wright, general Secretary said “ In 6 weeks we will be back, louder and bigger than today’s rally. We will not accept any cuts that compromises firefighter and community safety”.

This is what sticking together and standing strong does. This is a message to any FRS that seeks to make cuts to frontline services - the union will not standby and let that happen.

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

Responding to the announcement by the Prime Minister of his resignation, FBU general secretary, Steve Wright said:

"Whoever replaces Keir Starmer needs to be clear that the status quo has to change. The reason we find ourselves with yet another PM standing down is that, like May, Johnson, Truss and Sunak before him, Starmer failed to break with the perceived wisdom of attacking public services, failing to tackle wealth inequality, whilst letting privatised public utilities rip off the people of this country. A new Labour leader needs to learn that lesson and learn it fast.

"For FBU members, this means stepping in to end the threat of fire station closures that puts our members and the public's lives at risk. There needs to be investment in the fire and rescue service alongside other public services, and as an affiliated trade union, we will be putting that position before any candidate in a leadership election.

"We cannot have more of the same. If we do, then whoever is elected will inevitably have failed in their role and will be out of office at the earliest opportunity.

"The chance to break with the narrative of the past is now, learn the lessons that previous Prime Ministers failed to do and deliver a better future for our members and the people of this country."

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

The electronic ballot closes 2 July. Have your say. Cast your vote. 🗳️

Watch the 2026 Pay Offer podcast...
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[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

🔥 Dorset and Wiltshire FRS have been awarded an 11.8% increase in core spending power.

And yet, the CFO is proposing to place residents of Hamworthy and Wilton at risk by merging their local stations with stations that are a 10-minute drive away - on a good day!

[Steve Wright @UnionSteveW]

Tomorrow marks nine years since the Grenfell Tower fire. There is still no justice for the 72 people who lost their lives.

We will remember the 72, stand with the bereaved, survivors and the Grenfell community, and renew our call for accountability.

Tomorrow members of @fbunational will join the Silent Walk in solidarity. Join us if you can.

Grenfell. Never forgotten. Justice delayed is justice denied. 💚
#Grenfell #GrenfellForeverInOurHearts

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

🎙️ NEW PODCAST | The 2026 Pay Offer

Tam McFarlane sits down with FBU general secretary Steve Wright and assistant general secretary Ben Selby to discuss the 2026 pay offer, including NJC negotiations and pay reform.

🗳️ Electronic ballot: 15 June - 2 July

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

🚨 NEW | FBU general secretary Steve Wright, president Ian Murray, and assistant general secretary Ben Selby deliver a briefing on the 2026 pay offer.

Watch the video and make an informed decision. The electronic ballot opens 15 June.

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

🔥 Questions on the 2026 pay offer? Tune in tomorrow at 6pm for a full briefing on...

✅️ Negotiations that led to the 2026 pay offer
✅️ Pay reform
✅️ The Executive Council's recommendation

A link to the briefing will be posted on our socials.

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

Voting on pay for 2026 will begin on 15 June.

After months of intensive negotiations with the FBU, the national employers have made the following offer:
🟥 3.8% increase in pay
🟥 Including 3.8% increase to 'Continual Professional Development' payments

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

Firefighters and the public are being put at risk.

Austerity has gutted Scotland's fire service, and it's the same story across the UK. Whoever leads next must commit to more firefighters on the front line and real investment in public services.

@UnionSteveW on #BBCPoliticsLive

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

Firefighters Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38, tragically lost their lives in a fire at the Bicester Motion site one year ago today. Both were FBU members based at Bicester fire station in Oxfordshire.

Our thoughts are with the families and friends of Jennie and Martyn today. #WeRemember

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

The General Secretary was live on Channel 4 News tonight, speaking about what we need from a Labour leader - proper funding for the fire and rescue service and a Labour government that truly represents workers, including firefighters.

As an affiliated union, we have a voice, we have a say, and we will continue making the case for policies that benefit working people and the communities we serve.

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

Solidarity with everyone who took part in the minute's silence for Firefighters Memorial Day.

We will never forget the bravery and sacrifice of over 2,300 firefighters who have died in the line of duty.

#WeRemember

[Steve Wright @UnionSteveW]

@MattRodda is absolutely right.

The cuts proposed in Oxfordshire, defeated by @fbunational members would have had serious knock-on effects for neighbouring services.

Fire services need investment now.

Our members will fight any cut, anywhere.

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

Dorset and Wiltshire FRS is planning to close eight on-call fire stations, and axe at least 96 firefighter posts.

FBU officials and members attended parliament yesterday to call on politicians to put an end to these dangerous cuts.

These cuts will put lives at risk. #CutsKill

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

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[Steve Wright @UnionSteveW]

Today marks a significant step forward.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has committed to introducing proper, consistent health monitoring for firefighters, including cancer screening.

As Firefighters we face serious risks to protect the public, yet too many become ill because of the job. Regular health checks and early cancer screening can genuinely save lives.

This is an important step and will save lives.

https://t.co/5lNaRW445G

[FBU Southern Region 12 @FbuSouthern]

A great delegation of reps from Region 12 at the @fbunational H&S summit ✊

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

🚨 BREAKING: Today at our first-ever FBU health and safety summit, the Secretary of State for Health, Wes Streeting, announced health monitoring for firefighters.

Cancers and other diseases will be detected sooner, ultimately protecting firefighters from preventable ill health.