Suffolk FBU

Official Twitter account of Suffolk FBU #RescueSuffolkFire #SuffolkLosingPostcodeLottery

[Suffolk FBU @SuffolkFBU]

Merry Christmas to all our members and followers. We hope you're all safe and are able to enjoy this festive period with your loved ones.

A big shout out to all our members on duty keeping everyone safe.

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

Cuts Kill. Without proper funding in the fire service, firefighters won't be able to reach an incident in time to save lives.

The FBU is calling for an end to the cuts and immediate investment in recruiting, retaining and training crews.

[Suffolk FBU @SuffolkFBU]

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.

#LestWeForget
#WeRemember

[Suffolk FBU @SuffolkFBU]

Suffolk FBU Brigade Secretary @BeebyR9 chairing the 1st ever @fbunational young members school
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[Suffolk FBU @SuffolkFBU]

Today long serving Suffolk FBU Chair Phil Johnston attended his last ever brigade committee meeting before retiring. On behalf of all Suffolk FBU members we would like to extend a huge thanks for his years of dedication to defending and improving their terms & contributions 👏✊

[Suffolk FBU @SuffolkFBU]

Suffolk FBU Brigade Secretary Richard Beeby speaking at @fbunational conference, urging the closing of the gap of CPD payments and pay parity for fire control members.

[Suffolk FBU @SuffolkFBU]

And so it begins @fbunational conference is underway ✊

[Suffolk FBU @SuffolkFBU]

R. I. P. Sister and Brother

[Suffolk FBU @SuffolkFBU]

#WeRemember
#NeverForgotten

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

Voting on pay for 2025 will begin on Thursday. The employers' offer is for:
🔴 3.2% on basic pay and CPD
🔴 Abolishing the trainee pay band
🔴 Immediate talks on pay progression

The FBU executive council recommends that members vote to accept.

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

🚨The national employers have made a pay offer.

Today, the FBU executive council have met and voted to recommend that members accept this offer.

@UnionSteveW explains...

[Suffolk FBU @SuffolkFBU]

@AdamT9372 was there for Suffolk when we needed solidarity, and Suffolk's Brigade Committee feels he still shows all the great attributes we need to see in a National Officer. This is why Suffolk's Brigade Committee have chosen to endorse Adam in his campaign!

[Suffolk FBU @SuffolkFBU]

🚨🚒CALLING ALL FIREFIGHTERS🚒🚨
Support the research by completing this survey https://t.co/EQrsda5jxc

Please take the time to fill out the survey, your experiences will strengthen our campaign for consistent, high-quality mental health provision across all fire services.

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

We're facing a mental health crisis in the fire and rescue service. Along with the trauma of responding to incidents, firefighters are also dealing with:
📌 Budget cuts leaving firefighters overworked
📌 Stagnant wages forcing firefighters to take second jobs
📌 The constant threat of developing cancer and other serious illnesses
#SupportOurFirefighters #MentalHealthEmergency

[Suffolk FBU @SuffolkFBU]

A short video from BBC Look East breakfast news focusing on our members ongoing pay issues.

And a link to the corresponding BBC news article.

https://t.co/wacevr6esr

[Suffolk FBU @SuffolkFBU]

Suffolk fire service failing to pay firefighters properly in eight-year ordeal https://t.co/wL9Wxzi23c

[Suffolk FBU @SuffolkFBU]

This week Richard (Brigade Sec) and Andrew (Brigade Organiser), along with some more of @EasternFBU , have been attending a brilliant @fbunational course on Neurodiversity at work to better learn how we can support our members.

[Suffolk FBU @SuffolkFBU]

4 years since you passed.
R. I. P. Brother
#WeRemember
#NeverForgotten

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

#WeRemember Suffolk firefighter Rudie Mann, who died unexpectedly on duty four years ago today

[Suffolk FBU @SuffolkFBU]

This report will make for a tough read for anyone in Suffolk. Listen to our Brigade Chair Phil Johnston talk about the report here. We will continue to strive to make the change we need to see.

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

A recent inspection revealed toxic leadership culture within Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service. FBU Suffolk brigade chair Phil Johnson told BBC Radio Suffolk this morning: "The FBU have been raising these concerns with senior leadership for over a year and a half now and nothing has been done."

[Suffolk FBU @SuffolkFBU]

Congratulations to Dave on White Watch, Princes Street on receiving his 25 year membership certificate and badge! Thanks for all you've done over the years Dave!

[Suffolk FBU @SuffolkFBU]

What a Brigade Committee meeting! We welcomed long term reps and brand new reps today to our biggest and most active BCM, discussing and solving members and brigade issues. It's great to have reps coming forward from every corner of the county. @EasternFBU @fbunational