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Why fire cuts will endanger lives
On 7th September, councilors will be asked to pass seven recommendations which will form the basis of the next Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service Safety Plan. Euphemistically known as an improvement plan, these proposals include the removal of a fire engine from Norwich when crews move in to the new Carrow fire station. As a result of similar ‘improvements’ across the country, the rate of deaths and injuries per fire, the rate of injuries to firefighters and the cost of fire to the economy has increased. Read More…
Shake-up of city’s fire cover
The results of a 12-week consultation on changes to the way fire cover is provided across Norwich go before councillors next week.
A petition with nearly 2000 signatures led by the Fire Brigade’s Union objects to the changes. Over 20 firefighters could lose their jobs, when Bethel Street closes.
At the same time, ambitious plans have been drawn up to convert the city centre fire station. Read More…
Earlham firefighters scale peaks
A team from North Earlham’s Green Watch set themselves the challenge of climbing 3 peaks in under 20 hours. They’re back, but did they make it in time..? Read More…
Firefighters consider legal challenge
The Fire Brigade’s Union (FBU) is looking into taking legal action against proposed changes to the fire service. Public consultation opened today on changes put forward by Norfolk Fire and Rescue Authority, which include reducing the fire cover for Norwich, with the loss of a possible 24 posts.
Earlham firefighters’ challenge
Members of Green Watch based at North Earlham Fire Station plan to race to the top of 3 mountain peaks within 24 hours.
Firefighters campaign against cuts
Key changes to the way the fire service is run are being put out to public consultation. The Fire Brigade’s Union (FBU) lobbied County Hall today, protesting against what they call “drastic cuts”. They warn the cutbacks put the public and firefighters at greater risk. In Norwich, 24 jobs could go, with the loss of one fire engine from Bethel Street. Read More…
Fire crews fight cuts
Dozens of firefighters will demonstrate against cuts to frontline services on Tuesday. Their union warns the cutbacks will put the public and firefighters at greater risk. In Norwich, 28 jobs could go, with the loss of one fire engine from Bethel Street. Read More…
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