Fire Brigades Union9 hrs agoFire station hours could be cut in cost-saving planCleveland Fire Brigade is looking at ways to address a £1.2m funding gap.9 hrs ago16 Aug 2026Firefighter injury shows 'need for action' on cutsProposals to address a deficit at Cleveland Fire Brigade include reducing a station's staffed hours.16 Aug 202614 Aug 2026Watch: Dorset firefighters criticise 'unacceptable' PPEFirefighters in Dorset have said it's "unacceptable" they have not got the lightweight personal protective equipment that the crews in Hampshire have been issued.14 Aug 202610 Aug 2026Overnight firefighter cuts 'potentially deadly'The Fire Brigade Union said the cuts were 'unsafe' and underfunding could have serious consequences.10 Aug 20266 Aug 2026Plans to close four Kent fire stations rejectedThe Fire Brigades Union hail a "stunning victory", while fire chiefs call the move "disappointing".6 Aug 20269 Jul 2026Threatened Hoo Peninsula fire station given reprieveThe on-call fire station at Grain, which is operated by part-time firefighters, has been saved.9 Jul 202628 May 2026Fewer fire station open days 'could affect safety'A fire service says it has held open days at 14 of its stations, but the number will be cut to two.28 May 202631 Mar 2026Firefighters back strike action in row over cutsFBU says 94% of firefighters who took part in consultative ballot voted in favour of strike action.31 Mar 202612 Feb 2026Firefighters face strike ballot over proposed cutsThe Fire Brigades Union says changes in Oxfordshire "could spread to nationwide strike action".12 Feb 2026...
