Eastern Region - Fire Brigades Union

22/05/2026

Important news regarding firefighter pensions

15/05/2026

Pay and pay reform was debated this week at annual conference and your delegates along with 90 plus resolutions and emergency resolutions on a wide range of Eid issues affecting members. The regional committee meets in June to review this weeks decisions and some of the work to take forward

Yesterday, delegates discussed fire and rescue service pay and the necessary reform of our pay structure.

The government must invest in our service and deliver a betterment to the pay of firefighters.

15/05/2026

Firefighters Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38, tragically lost their lives in a fire at the Bicester Motion site one year ago today. Both were FBU members based at Bicester fire station in Oxfordshire.

Our thoughts are with the families, friends, and colleagues of Jennie and Martyn today.

09/05/2026

09/05/2026

Remembering those who are no longer with us and fighting for the living. Solidarity from the Eastern Region at National Red Plaque Fire Service Memorial in Rettendon

04/05/2026

Today is Firefighters Memorial Day and we remember those lost their lives in the line of duty.

Firefighters will observe a minute’s silence at midday.

Remember the dead and fight for the living

23/04/2026

The issue is live and current across the UK. The current position in the Eastern Region is we have s*x specific kit available. We continue to make the case to our employers that we do not go backwards

23/04/2026

🔥FBU Regional Women’s rep, Kerry McCrone, spoke powerfully at STUC Congress today in support of motions tackling violence at work and defending dignity for train drivers. Firefighters stand in solidarity, recognising the same challenges raised. It’s time for employers to step up and address the real risks our members face every day🔥🚒

06/04/2026

Today we remember Brothers Jim Shears and Alan Bannon, lost 16 years ago at the Shirley Towers fire. Never forgotten