Officers National Committee (ONC)
@FBU_ONC
The professional voice of the United Kingdoms Fire officers, keeping one another safe and well to keep the public safe and well
Officer School 1 -3 October 2025 Last chance to apply. ... be part of the 40yr Celebration, and get the Merch 👍🏻
Our crews observing a minutes silence on #FirefightersMemorialDay
On Firefighters' Memorial Day, we honour the lives of firefighters across the world, including the 2,300 UK firefighters who have died in the line of duty. At 12 midday, fire and rescue service workers across the UK will line up at their station, control room or other…
I am immensely proud to be elected as the General Secretary of the Fire Brigades Union. I know our great union deserves and requires unwavering commitment to progress the issues that matter most to our members, to bring about improving the working lives and conditions of…
Steve Wright has been elected as the new general secretary, by members of the Fire Brigades Union. Here is his official statement.
A response on the Major Incident for @LeicsFireRescue from Brigade Secretary Harry Brant on behalf of the Brigade Committee.
Officer School 2025 .. applications are now open.
40th Anniversary The Flexible Duty System [FDS], as negotiated by the FBU, is 40yrs old today. This National Joint Council (NJC) duty system provides 24/7 Fire-and-Rescue Officer availability for the UK.
![FBU_ONC's tweet image. 40th Anniversary
The Flexible Duty System [FDS], as negotiated by the FBU, is 40yrs old today.
This National Joint Council (NJC) duty system provides 24/7 Fire-and-Rescue Officer availability for the UK.](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GgMiOS6XIAA1xlg.jpg)
Vital that the FBU engages with this issue. The English Devolution White Paper proposes: - Mayors will by default take responsibility for Fire and Rescue Services where boundaries align with PCCs. - Exploring Mayors overseeing multiple Fire and Rescue Authorities across wider…
Leicestershire Officer Branch celebrating the retirement of Chris Parsons - former Branch Secretary. Fair and Principled, Chris will be missed. Thank you for your Service. Happy, well earned, Retirement ✊🏻
FBU General Secretary election - nominations are open. Officers National Committee are endorsing Bro. Steve Wright.
ONC - Annual General Meeting Well-informed discussion and debate. Planning for Officer School 2025 in March and the launch of our Flexible Duty System (FDS) Guide.
Thank you for your Service, Pat ✊🏻 Great Ambassador and Advocate, enjoy your well earned retirement.
The legend has left the building. Congratulations Pat Carberry on your retirement after 38 years service. Thank you for all you have given the people of Bedfordshire, your colleagues in service and your comrades in the FBU.
Proud to be a White Ribbon Ambassador this #WhiteRibbonDay, standing against violence against women and girls. I've been speaking with fire services in my region about recognising this day and fostering a culture of respect and inclusion. This was my recent train, good way to…
You can show your allyship, starting this White Ribbon Day. Reason #5 ⤵️
Always.. Risk vs Benefit
To be honest, I am confused as to why fire fighters would be committed into these conditions. No human could survive that fire, and the property is already destroyed, so the best and safest option would be to fight externally and prevent sprread & not risk life!
It would be truly remarkable if in the space of two weeks that the listed defects which led to the building to be closed have been put right. Local authorities and the government needs to send strong clear signals to building owners, building managers, and the building sector…
Write to your MP and get them to back the EDM and stand with the TGI workers. edm.parliament.uk/early-day-moti… @unitetheunion @FairHospitality
📢 Over 1,000 TGI Friday’s workers were sacked with less than an hour’s notice & locked out. A month on, they’re still fighting for pay, notice, & access to their belongings. Ask your MP to back the EDM & stand with TGI workers! @FairHospitality. actionnetwork.org/letters/ask-yo…
Important and vital campaigns for trade unions, including ours👇 - Grenfell - Spycops - @TruthAboutZane - Climate change
“No public sector contracts should be awarded to firms implicated in #blacklisting of union members. It’s essential that unions are involved to wider political campaigns such as #Grenfell #spycops, @TruthAboutZane & #ClimateChange” @RichardBurgon at @fbunational National School
Spot On, it's basic H+S - we're legally obliged to reduce risk, this requires a simple Engineered solution - not exemptions 🙄
My take on the Governments “Proposed exemption from the offence of using a hand held mobile phone while driving”. The union must take a clear stand against the government’s intention to dilute regulations on mobile phone use while driving. 🔴 We must urgently call upon the…
Every victory, from fair pay to safer conditions, often has an element of protest. When we protest, we can win.
The UK has a rich history of protest that has changed society for the better. JOIN US in calling on the Government to protect our right to stand up for what we believe in!