The @fbunational is the democratic, professional voice of firefighters and other workers within fire and rescue services across the UK.
Joined June 2011
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π¨IMPORTANT NOTICEπ¨
Members, please ensure personal email addresses held by the FBU are up to date
The only way members can vote on the pay offer is online.
Download and use the FBU app to ensure your details are correct
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FBUManchester retweeted
Jun 6
Following a meeting of the Regional Committee the following statement has been issued.
It is the position of the Region Five committee to reject the proposed pay offer of 3.8%.
Furthermore the short time frame for both consultation and voting is deemed insufficient βπ»
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Greater Manchester FBU Brigade Committee meet on Thursday to discuss the NJC pay offer
Branch Officials have the regional position and have been asked to consult with members so further discussions can take place on Thursday βπ»
In Unity
NorthWest Region 5 All Members
06.04.2026
Following an extended debate and discussion this morning, the position of the regional committee was to REJECT the offer of 3.8%.
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FBUManchester retweeted
Today the @fbumerseyside Brigade Committee met.
The message was clear
#VoteReject
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FBUManchester retweeted
The Region 5 Regional Committee met yesterday to discuss the 3.8% pay offer.
It's fair to say, they were not impressed.
Today the @fbumerseyside Brigade Committee meets to discuss the offer.
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NorthWest Region 5 All Members
06.04.2026
Following an extended debate and discussion this morning, the position of the regional committee was to REJECT the offer of 3.8%.
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GMFBU met last week and formally endorsed @andy4makerfield MP βπ»
@AndyBurnhamGM has shown consistent solidarity and support for firefighters and FBU members since being Mayor of Manchester
His support for the @fbunational should he be successful will continue π
#VoteAndyForUs
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FBUManchester retweeted
Jun 2
When someone shows you who they really are, take notice.
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FBUManchester retweeted
Jun 1
Brilliant statement from the Fire Brigade Union. ππΌπ³οΈββ§οΈ
The Fire Brigades Union has made a statement on the proposed EHRC Code of Practice on Services.
Our message is clear. Equality matters, solidarity is essential, and we will continue to fight for both.
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May 17
Another excellent @fbunational conference this week
Fantastic contributions from comrades across the country including our own Greater Manchester delegation
An incredibly fast paced and developing conference this year
Thank you to all the Manchester officials βπ»βπ»
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May 17
A particular thankyou to @LucyMPowell for her speech in which she spoke about the relationship between her, @AndyBurnhamGM and Greater Manchester Members and officials
Lots to take away βπ»βπ»
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May 15
Today we remember Greater Manchester Firefighter Bro. John Ogden who very sadly died on duty this day 30 years ago in 1996
A hugely respected colleague & friend who served at Gorton Fire Station
#WeRemember #Firefighter #FBU #Unity πβ€οΈβπ»
@fbunational
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Apr 25
This week we have seen a very special retirement
Firefighter & Sister Clare Louth is the first female firefighter in Greater Manchester and one of only few nationally to have served 30 years as an operational firefighter π§π»βπ
In Unity & Solidarity Clare βπ»
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Apr 25
A very productive AGM yesterday
Thanks to @AndyBurnhamGM @KateGreenSU & @CFODaveRussel for attending the Q&A section & listening to officials concerns
Lots of positives taken from the meeting which will hopefully benefit firefighters across GM in the future
In Unity βπ»
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FBUManchester retweeted
Apr 24
The World Health Organisation classifies firefighting as a carcinogenic occupation.
In Canada and Australia, if a firefighter gets cancer, they are compensated, leaving them to fight the cancer, not fight for their family's security.
It's time the UK caught up.
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FBUManchester retweeted
Apr 7
Another wildfire at Saddleworth Moor today - hotter, drier conditions are becoming the norm.
Firefighters are on the frontline of the climate crisis, but years of cuts have left services stretched to the limit.
We need urgent investment to keep communities safe.
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Firefighters are still tackling recent wildfires in LA. This catastrophic event must act as a wakeup call.
Since 2010, one in five firefighter jobs have been axed, leaving us devastatingly underprepared for climate disasters. We only need to look back at the recent major UK wildfires.
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Just like green book support staff in the fire service, the @GMMH_NHS drivers and porters are a vital part of their public sector. They deserve the pay and respect that this important work demands.
βπ»solidarity
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FBUManchester retweeted
Mar 31
π¨ Oxfordshire firefighters have voted overwhelmingly for industrial action in their consultative ballots. 71% turnout, 94% YES.
Fire service management refuse to listen, despite clear opposition to closing stations, removing engines and axing jobs.
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