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Fire Service Industrial Action

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) Executive Council has stated that, following a ballot of members, professional firefighters and Emergency Control staff from all over the United Kingdom have returned an 87.6% vote in favour of taking national strike action.

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The FBU has given notice that the next strike will take place from 9am on Saturday, February 1, to 9am on Monday, February 3.

Click here for information about the emergency fire and rescue cover which will be provided in the event of such action and offers fire safety advice to the public.

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Page updated: Saturday, July 17, 2004