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The 2002–2003 UK firefighter dispute was a period of nationwide strike action which began when the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) voted to strike in an attempt to secure better salaries. The FBU demanded a 39 percent increase in pay, which would have brought the average firefighter's wage to around £30,000 (equivalent to £61,642 in 2023).
English: This Order amends Schedule 1 to the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme (England) Order 2006. The amendments ensure that the New Firefighters’ Pension Scheme (England) (‘the Scheme’) complies with the requirements prescribed by the Pensions Act 2008 and the Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Automatic Enrolment) Regulations 2010 (‘the 2010 Regulations’) with regard to ...
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In 1941, the creation of the National Fire Service brought all UK fire brigades under central government control. The National Fire Service was in turn under the auspices of the Civil Defence Service. Post-war legislation returned control to the Northern Ireland Government, the Home Office (for services in England and Wales) and the Secretary ...
Firefighters work non-traditional schedules. They often work 24-hour shifts with 48 to 72 hours off in-between. Others may work 12-hour shifts or shifts known as the "California swing shift."
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) is a trade union in the United Kingdom for wholetime firefighters (including officers up to chief fire officer / firemaster), retained firefighters and emergency control room staff.