London FBU
@LondonFBU
We are the London region of the Fire Brigades Union. Representing the capital's firefighters since 1918.
Today we remember Billy Faust and Adam Meere who gave their lives in the line of duty. Local stations, Family, Friends, members of the public and work colleagues attended to show their respects. #WeRemember




Water companies have taken more than £70bn in dividends, leaving the public with leaking pipes and polluted rivers. It's time for the government to nationalise water, to ensure firefighters have access to clean water supply to safely tackle fires.
The Gillender Street fire exposed serious deficiencies in the brigade's training and equipment, and sparked essential changes.
Today #WeRemember David Stokoe and Terry Hunt, who lost their lives in the line of duty responding to the Gillender Street warehouse fire in London on 10 July 1991. The fire was not brought under control for several hours and was attended by more than 25 fire engines. Terry and…
I’ve stood proudly with our Firefighters for over a decade, from opposing fire station closures to taking to the picket line to fight for their pay and conditions. Great to meet @LondonFBU friends in Westminster as part of their lobby day. Also pictured here is my friend Dave…
Today marks the anniversary of the Gillender Street fire in 1991, where firefighters David Stokoe and Terry Hunt lost their lives tackling a warehouse blaze. The incident led to vital changes in breathing apparatus procedures. Their deaths underline why protections for…
Today we remember Terry Hunt and David Stokoe who gave gave their lives in the line of duty at Gillender Street

Today FBU reps and members attended parliament to lobby MPs for Firefighter and control pay, Funding and statutory duties for wildfires and flooding.




Today marks the 20th anniversary of the 7/7 bombings in London. We remember the lives lost, all those involved and affected.
I'm calling on the Government to urgently rethink its proposed changes to welfare. Analysis of the proposals shows that the impact will be substantial, destroying the financial safety net for too many disabled Londoners ⬇️
EXCL: Sadiq Khan becomes most senior Labour figure yet to urge government to drop controversial disability benefit changes, supporting growing Labour rebellion that threatens to derail the plans. The London mayor warns the welfare bill - which more than 100 Labour MPs have…
FBU general secretary @UnionSteveW said "There's still time to abandon these cuts, which will plunge tens of thousands of working class people into poverty." 100 Labour MPs announce that they will oppose the welfare cuts. Full story here: fbu.org.uk/news/2025/06/2… #TaxTheRich
Good to see the London Mayor and other Labour MPs speaking out against this, and doing so with an analysis for the Greater London Authority to back up comments as to why the proposals must be reconsidered.
I'm calling on the Government to urgently rethink its proposed changes to welfare. Analysis of the proposals shows that the impact will be substantial, destroying the financial safety net for too many disabled Londoners ⬇️
The London Regional Committee recommend Bro Adam Taylor for National Officer

Please help us honour them by donating to the fundraiser here: easydonate.org/fire-brigades-…
Firefighters Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler lost their lives at a major fire at Bicester Motion, Oxfordshire, on 15 May. Their families, the FBU and Oxfordshire FRS are raising money in their memory for the Firefighters Charity. It has been the families discretion to help…
Station Commander Matt Gregory at Heathrow Fire Station receives his 25 year FBU badge from EC member for London David Shek

FBU Annual Conference 2025 - a minutes silence was held for Bro Martyn Sadler & Sis Jennie Logan - London delegation - various delegates spoke from London.




FBU general secretary @UnionSteveW and EC member for @LondonFBU met with London Mayor @SadiqKhan this afternoon. Productive discussions on the urgent need for investment in the fire service and making building and fire safety a priority to prevent tragedies like Grenfell…
Two firefighters and one member of the public have been confirmed dead following a fire incident at Bicester, Oxfordshire. This is terrible news. Our thoughts are with their families, friends and colleagues. The FBU will be on hand to provide support in the coming days.