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FBU Submits Referendum Response

The FBU has responded to the Scottish Government consultation on the proposed Referendum Bill, following our survey of members which indicated that 90% were in favour of the referendum. Our response does not just consider fire and rescue topics but highlights many of the wider issues that have their roots in the inequality in society.

Consultation Response - here

The survey response was 978 or 17%

Should the options for the future responsibilities of the Scottish Parliament be put before the Scottish People in the form of a referendum?

YES	878	89.78%
NO	100	10.22%

 

The options contained in the proposed referendum will out line three main possibilities. If a referendum is held which of the following are you likely to choose?

A (Limited Powers [Calman])	218	22.29%
B (Full Devolution)	237	24.23%
C (Powers to become independent)	591	60.43%

 

Response Standards to be Reviewed

Following the "It's About Time" campaign that FBU Scotland has been running we are pleased to report that during his speech to the FBU annual conference, Fergus Ewing MSP - Minister for Community Safety, announced a review of the need for Scotland wide response standards.

Well received by all delegates the Minister - the first to represent the Scottish Government at the conference - acknowledged the FBU campaign with an invitation for the union to form part of the review.

Fergus Ewing addresses the FBU annual conference, Southport 19 May 2010

FBU Scotland - Its About Time campaign - here

S3M-5985 Stewart Maxwell: Finland Acts to Cut Number of Fire Deaths—That the Parliament congratulates the Finnish Government on the swift action that it has taken to protect its population from smoking-related fires by introducing reduced ignition propensity (RIP) cigarettes from 1 April 2010; commends the Finnish Government on showing that there is no need for governments and cigarette manufacturers to drag their feet on this issue; acknowledges that 41% of accidental dwelling fire deaths are caused by smokers’ materials and that smoking products are the leading cause of domestic fire deaths across Europe, and strongly urges the European Union to finish the job of setting andimplementing a safety standard that will protect smokers, their families and neighbours and firefighters across Europe.

FBU Response to

"Independent Review of Water and Flooding Rescue in Scotland"

See Response document here

FBU "Wrong Kit" Briefing Note - here

FBU "Wrong Kit" for FBU - here

21/1/10 Scottish Government Debate: Scotland’s Water Rescue Review—

S3M-5573 Fergus Ewing: Scotland’s Water Rescue Review—That the Parliament welcomes the findings of Paddy Tomkins’ Independent Review of Open Water and Flood Rescue in Scotland, which examined the arrangements and protocols for inland water rescue in Scotland, and believes that the report’s recommendations should be carefully considered and acted on in order to strengthen multi-agency arrangements and ensure that an effective and proportionate response capability exists across Scotland.

The Presiding Officer has selected the following amendment

S3M-5573.1 James Kelly: Scotland’s Water Rescue Review—As an amendment to motion (S3M-5573) in the name of Fergus Ewing, insert at end, "that includes adequate equipment and training being made available to staff required to attend water and flood incidents."

FBU Scotland
Welcomes
Nablus Firefighters

After 9 months of fundraising and organising the Fire Brigades Union is proud to welcome 8 firefighters from Palestine.

Here in Scotland to undergo three weeks of intensive training, with a further week in Manchester they will return to Nablus as training instructors.

Scottish firefighters will recognise the "squad" photograph on the front steps of the Scottish Fire Service College - Gullane.

The visit was co-ordinated by FBU Scotland and was supported by the Scottish Government, SFSC Gullane, Lothian & Borders FRS, Tayside FRS and many others.

Press Release - Link

Gallery Page - Link

Front-Line Cuts?

FBU Scotland will be giving evidence to the Justice Committee on Tuesday 6th October at 11.15 am on the Scottish Government’s Draft Budget & its implications on Front Line Services.

The session can be watched - Here

Justice Committe Agenda - Here

The Peoples's Charter

A Charter for Change

More info

Public Meetings 10 & 11 October 2009 - info

Parliamentary Debate

Scottish Fire & Rescue Framework Review

Press Release - Link

“We are delighted with the comments made by so many MSPs today" Roddy Robertson (EC Member)

Verbatim Report - Link

Holyrood TV coverage - Link

FBU Briefing Note for MSP's Link

FBU Info Note - Key Issues Link

*NEW* FBU Scotland *NEW* Response to Draft FRS Framework Public Consultation Link

Scottish Government announce funding for
Pensions

New GAD figures backdated to

August 2006

see latest news Link

*NEW* Scottish Government Press Release Link

SPPA Circular Link

SPPA Repy to FBU Grievance Link

Out of Trade Members Circulars Link

CLG Fire pensions Circular 9/09 Link

Firelink Presentation

The recent Scottish Regional Committee meeting (20 & 21 August) received and update on the Firelink from members of the Scottish Government team working on the project.

The invitation from the FBU resulted in an informative presentation from those working directly with the scheme.

Andrew Fleming (centre) on behalf of the Firelink team is presented with mementoes of the visit to the
FBU Scotland offices.
L to R - Glyn French, John Duffy (Reg Chair), Andrew Fleming, Matt Wrack (Gen Sec), Ian Stocks.

New Way to Get
You're Free Will

TEXT "WILLS" to 60155

Its never been easier to protect your family

RDS Employment Tribunal

Negotiated Settlement Update

Link

Revised Pay Rates for 2009/10

link

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Its About Time Campaign

Cuts to fire stations means a longer wait for a fire engine.
Find out what its really like to wait. Click Here

Fire Brigades Union Scotland Calls for Increase in Installation of Domestic Sprinkler Systems

Press Release

Whilst FBU Scotland encourages the fitting of domestic smoke detectors, concerns are raised over some types of eqipment.

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financial advice.

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