Nine years on from the Grenfell Tower fire, we remember the 72 people who lost their lives and stand with the bereaved families, survivors and the North Kensington community. Grenfell was a preventable tragedy. The Inquiry exposed systemic failures across government, regulators and industry. Yet, nine years later, no one has been held accountable. As Grenfell Tower is dismantled and communities continue to fight for justice, the lessons of Grenfell must never be forgotten. Safe homes are a right, not a privilege.

💭 After months of negotiation and very careful consideration, the FBU Executive Committee overwhelmingly recommends acceptance of this year's pay deal. We recognise that longer term pay reform is a priority for our members, this will be the focus of our work over the coming weeks and months.

🎙️ 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

Last Sunday, #WeRemember firefighter Asher David Latner, who lost his life in the line of duty in 1941. Asher, a firefighter in the Auxiliary Fire Service, lost his life during the blitz in WW2, after an air attack at Cannon Street, London, injured him and sadly losing his life the same day. A red plaque was unveiled in his honour.

Sub officer Joan Griffin at Surbiton Fire Station receives his 25 year FBU badge from SW Area Secretary Dave Young

Wimbledon Health and Safety rep, Leading Firefighter Andy Wilson, receives his 25 year award from FBU South West Area Secretary Dave Young

London region FAW rep Vicky Shaw & WAC secretary Annabel Green representing at the TUC: Violence at work conference today. A couple of great reps who are doing good work to support London members.

🚨 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.

The London delegation with the General Secretary at the H&S summit. Topics being discussed - mental health, cancers, decon, pfas and the push towards presumptive legislation for firefighters with cancer.

Solidarity with our colleagues in Oxford opposing these dangerous cuts

Firefighters are significantly more likely to develop and die from cancer than the average worker. While the EU moves toward a blanket ban on all forever chemicals, PFAS is still present in UK firefighting equipment and PPE.

UNISON King's College London are striking today over the 1.4% pay offer. They are demanding a fair pay deal! London FBU Regional Secretary Jon Lambe standing in solidarity.

KLC February 2026 London's unavailable cover Day 16 Fire Engines 3 Fire Rescue Units 2 Command Units Night 19 Fire Engines 3 Fire Rescue Units 1 Command Unit 1 Turntable Ladder Less Cover = more Risk Risk to London Risk to London Firefighters

Yesterday our very own Jimmy Quinn retired. Jimmy served in controls but it was as a union rep that he excelled. The FBU members in NI will forever be in debt to Jimmy for all the selfless work he did, he was always available for advice and guidance. Thank you Jimmy.

KLC 17 February 2026 Appliance unavailability Day: 12 Fire Engines 2 Command Units 2 Fire Rescue Units 1 Turntable Ladder Night: 10 Fire Engines 1 Turntable Ladder 2 Operational Support Units 1 Fire Rescue Units #KLC #londonassembly #zackpolanski #mayoroflondon #LFB

Great video from @SadiqKhan on why trade unions matter and the importance of the Employment Rights Act. Trade unions were founded to fight for working people, and unions are organising and winning a better deal for workers every single day. ✊🌹 #HeartUnions ❤️