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Leicestershire FBU@LeicsFBUOct 31

On this day 24 years ago, we lost our Bro. Bob Miller at a fire on Mortledge Street in Leicester. Bob is fondly remembered by colleagues and friends. His sacrifice will never be forgotten. Bob's red plaque proudly stands at the site of the fire and crews attend to pay tribute.

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Leicestershire FBU@LeicsFBUOct 27

Our Brigade Secretary shares his story on life in Control. Happy International Control Room Week to all our Control members.

Fire Brigades Union

@fbunationalOct 27

This wildfire season has exposed years of underfunding and cuts that have left control rooms understaffed and overstretched. This International Control Room Week, we recognise the vital role of firefighters control in keeping the public safe.

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Grenfell United@GrenfellUnitedSep 30

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@fbunationalSep 30

FBU has given a statement in reaction to the Metropolitan Police submitting a Grenfell investigation file to the Crown Prosecution Service.

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Leicestershire FBU@LeicsFBUSep 24

Today marks 20 years since our member Bro. Mick Bird passed away whilst responding to an emergency call. Mick's memory lives on and today firefighters, family, friends and the community of Shepshed gathered at Mick's red plaque to pay tribute.

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Leicestershire FBU@LeicsFBUSep 17

Strong Leicestershire and Region 6 presence at the emergency services show today! #reversecuts #wildfireawareness

Fire Brigades Union

@fbunationalSep 17

FBU national officer Adam Taylor, EC member Mark Stilwell, and regional chair Harry Brant attended the Emergency Services Show - raising our demands for building wildfire resilience for 2027 and beyond.

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Fire Brigades Union

@fbunationalSep 11

#WeRemember the 343 firefighters who lost their lives in the 9/11 terror attacks, 25 years ago today. Many more firefighters have since suffered from diseases likely linked to toxic substances present at ground zero. Today, Firefighters will observe a minute's silence at 13.46 – the time in the UK when the first plane impacted the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

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@fbunationalAug 23

We are demanding 5,000 extra firefighters to begin the process of replenishing the fire service and bringing it up to a capacity where we can be prepared for future wildfires. Our general secretary @UnionSteveW spells out what we need in the Sunday Mirror today. 📰🚒

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Leicestershire FBU@LeicsFBUAug 23

Today marks 10 years to the day since we lost our colleague, friend and member Paul 'TL' Wilkens. Fondly remembered by all who had the pleasure of working with him. Forever in our thoughts. See you on the make up TL

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Fire Brigades Union

@fbunationalAug 19

Firefighters are attending major wildfire and flooding incidents without national standards in funding, crewing, or PPE. It's time for the government to properly invest in UK fire and rescue services, starting with 5,000 more firefighters. FBU Steve Wright on Channel 4 News.

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Leicestershire FBU@LeicsFBUAug 20

Our very own @AdamT9372 on the current wildfire epidemic within UK FRS's

Fire Brigades Union

@fbunationalAug 20

This wildfire season has laid bare years of chronic underfunding in the fire service. Large scale incidents eat up resources fast, and control firefighters are managing it all with 25% fewer staff than in 2010. FBU national officer Adam Taylor on BBC Radio WM.

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Steve Wright@UnionSteveWAug 17

Our control members make critical decisions under immense pressure to keep the public safe. They’re speaking out about the impossible choices created by years of cuts and underfunding. They deserve the staffing and resources to do their jobs properly and keep communities safe.

Fire Brigades Union

@fbunationalAug 17

Firefighters control are having to make impossible decisions, with some services are down to a single pump covering entire counties. FBU control members are speaking out. This is what years of cuts and underfunding looks like in a control room.

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@fbunationalAug 17

Firefighters control are having to make impossible decisions, with some services are down to a single pump covering entire counties. FBU control members are speaking out. This is what years of cuts and underfunding looks like in a control room.

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Fire Brigades Union

@fbunationalAug 14

The FBU have been sounding the alarm for years. We need proper and immediate investment in wildfire PPE, resources and training for every fire and rescue service in the country. We need 5,000 more firefighters now.

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Fire Brigades Union

@fbunationalAug 14

Our thoughts are with the firefighters in hospital with injuries caused by the Stourbridge wildfire. This is one of the most challenging periods for our members since the Blitz. We will continue fighting for more firefighters, proper PPE, and resources to keep our members safe.

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@fbunationalAug 13

Footballers during the World Cup had hydration breaks every 25 minutes. Meanwhile, firefighters are working in scorching temperatures for hours at a time. We need 5,000 more firefighters, backed up by access to proper welfare and PPE.

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Leicestershire FBU@LeicsFBUAug 13

🚨All Leicestershire Members Circular - National Deployments/Recall to Duty 🚨 Please find attached a local circular outlining the position of the Brigade Executive in regard to remuneration for the National Deployments that our members are being asked to assist with. – at Mountsorrel, England

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Fire Brigades Union

@fbunationalAug 11

The government has agreed to our call for a national wildfire summit, but until then, we need 5,000 more firefighters.

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Fire Brigades Union

@fbunationalAug 11

Firefighters are working in extreme heat for up to 17 hours at a time, with ground temperatures exceeding 600°C. This is a national emergency, and we need a national strategy to deal with it. FBU general secretary Steve Wright on LBC News.

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Fire Brigades Union

@fbunationalAug 10

In the last 48 hours, we've seen major wildfires in Nottinghamshire, Hampshire, South Wales, and Suffolk. This is not bad luck. This is climate change, and firefighters are on the frontline.

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