pete smith

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

85 years ago, eight firefighters gave their lives during the first day of the Sheffield Blitz.

A new Red Plaque in Pound's Park now honors Norman Elliot, Alfred Garlick, Arthur Moore, Fredrick Parkes-Spencer, Stanley Slack, Tom Stacey, John William Swaby, and Albert Wallace. #WeRemember

[Adam Taylor @AdamT9372]

The @fbunational stall at Labour conference in all its glory.

The message is clear: Cuts Kill , this government must & can prevent it.

Since 2010 -

12,000 firefighters
82 fire stations
200 fire engines
Cut!

UK fire service needs investment now & the FBU are demanding it

[Lancashire FBU @fbu_lancsfbu]

Excellent turnout for the Lancashire FBU meeting on Monday.
84 members attended the meeting to discuss local issues, such as fire appliances being taken off the run in Blackpool, Preston, Blackburn, and Burnley.

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

Today, FBU president and vice president attended the Annual Service of Remembrance & wreath laying in honour of firefighters who have fallen in the line of duty. #WeRemember

📍 National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

SUCCESS! After FBU members in Hampshire & Isle of Wight campaigned against £1.6m cuts, the Fire Authority has delayed the cuts, buying crucial time to secure funding.

All eyes are now on local MPs and central government to step up and secure funding for HIWFRS.

[pete smith @smipe]

Standing in solidarity with Aslef workers following the unjust sacking of a member. #Aninjurytooneisaninjurytoall #74daysofstrike

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

Two FBU officials from every brigade will be meeting next week for a briefing on pay and a chance to discuss next steps on reforming pay structure.

Make sure your brigade is represented!

[Officers National Committee (ONC) @FBU_ONC]

Officer School 1 -3 October 2025
Last chance to apply.
... be part of the 40yr Celebration, and get the Merch 👍🏻

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

Birmingham bin workers cannot be expected to accept an £8000 pay cut.

An attack on bin workers, is an attack on all workers.

[Adam Taylor @AdamT9372]

🚨 📣 FBU Members: Vote Now!! 🚨 📣

There is 1 week to go in the FBU National Officer election. If you haven’t voted, you have a few days left to do so - your vote matters.

Ballot papers have landed. Now’s the time to vote!!

✅ Experienced leadership
✅ Action on what matters
✅ Visible, honest, accountable

I’ve met with members across the UK — from fire stations to control rooms — and I’ll keep standing with you.

Let’s move forward, together.

Vote Adam Taylor – for experience, action, results.

[Fire Brigades Union @fbunational]

Currently serving firefighters and control firefighters have until Monday 30 June to complete the mental health survey.

It is only with the data from this survey that we can tackle the causes of poor mental health and advocate for better support.

🧵 Survey link below.

[Adam Taylor @AdamT9372]

🚨🚨✈️ 🚗 ❎ ❎

ADAM TAYLOR ON THE ROAD

Throughout the FBU National Officer election campaign, I've met members on fire stations and control room’s across the UK from Altens, Aberdeen, to Belfast, Rhyl, and Dartford, listening and sharing my vision.

As an active East Midlands FBU official, I understand the vital role of member engagement. We must continually gauge member perspectives on union efforts and inform them of ongoing developments.

Key themes have emerged from these discussions. Communication must evolve to meet members' expectations in 2025. Addressing firefighter health issues like cancer and advocating for presumptive legislation is paramount. Regional disparities in fire service cuts and unsafe crewing levels are pressing concerns, and not forgetting pension justice.

If elected, I pledge unwavering visibility and support. Wherever you serve in the UK, I'll stand with you, ensuring our voices are heard and fighting for the issues that matter most.

Visible before, during, and after the election — committed to your priorities.

[Adam Taylor @AdamT9372]

🚨🚨 📣 Calling all FBU members: Now’s your time to Vote!!

Ballot papers have landed, and I am asking FBU members for your vote. With huge support right across the UK, not voting and sending off your ballot could be the difference in electing me or not.

With kept commitments, wins, tireless representation and visible leadership, I offer the experience and credibility a fighting FBU officer needs to fulfil the role.

Make sure your vote counts, don’t delay, post today.

Voting closes on the 8th July.

[London FBU @LondonFBU]

The London Regional Committee recommend Bro Adam Taylor for National Officer

[Adam Taylor @AdamT9372]

📣 🚨 Calling all FBU Members 🚨 📣

This week, ballot papers will be landing at your home address, where every member will have an opportunity to vote in the FBU National Officer election.

A crucially important role, a role which requires a reliance on experience to deliver on the priorities of members, I am asking for your vote.

I have set out my reasons on why a vote for me is a vote for: action, results and accountability. Through various leaflets, face to face meetings and huge widespread support from officials advocating for me, my message has been clear and consistent.

I stand for:

• Experienced leadership
• Effective campaigning
• Honesty, transparency and accountability
• A commitment to every member, with Equity and Equality in my forethought
• Deal with the issues and priorities that matter most to members

Over the coming days and weeks, I’ll continue to meet with members, share my message on why I am asking members to vote for me, and continue working tirelessly for members in my current role.

Our union needs to continue progressing, needs to move forward, and I believe I am the right candidate to help with doing so.

I would like to thank everyone for their support so far, and most importantly, I encourage every member to be involved in the election of their National Officer.

Vote Adam Taylor – for experience, action and results

[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!

[Nottingham Forest @NFFC]

Today we remember those who tragically lost their lives in the Hillsborough disaster 36 years ago.

The thoughts of everyone at Nottingham Forest are with all those who have been affected. ❤️

[Adam Taylor @AdamT9372]

My take on what it takes to be a National Officer in the FBU. ✍️

With National Officer (NO) remits covering;

Legal, which includes running ballots, inquiries and general legal services

Pensions

Equalities

Organising

Education

Supporting brigade and regional committees providing them the guidance and answers they need

H&S

ULF

Trade sections

Running IUD hearings and running representation appeal hearings

Internationalsm

Staffing at Head Office.

Plus many more.

I believe I have truly developed the knowledge and experience to work in the role of NO. Having spent time being a H&S rep, a brigade rep and regional rep, now sitting on the national executive and vice chair to that committee, I have a broad base understanding of the many issues I’d be expected to deal with.

Winning significant campaigns, negotiating policies, duty systems and Ts&Cs, representing and investigating H&S matters, representing members up to Employment Tribunals, understanding fully our structures and how they entwine to have a functioning union, and being part of a region that has actively built up a diverse committee, working with some of the best reps.

We have seen the importance in recent years of resilience in the Head Office (HO) team and how we needed more of it, I believe that I would bring resilience and assist with future proofing the HO team.

My most important trait is the passion I have for our members. I work tirelessly, I ensure I am visible and I never rest in doing what I can for our officials and members.

This is why I believe you should vote for me, Adam Taylor, as the next FBU National Officer.