The FBU Podcast

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The Fire Brigades Union will be sitting down with firefighters, union reps, and activists from across the labour movement.   Each episode will bring you compelling discussions from the front lines of firefighting – the highs, the lows and everything in between.  

Episodes

  1. Red Notice #2: Austerity 2.0

    12/03/2025

    Red Notice #2: Austerity 2.0

    FBU national officer Tam McFarlane speaks with general secretary Steve Wright, and FBU regional chair for London, Gareth Beeton, in a brand new monthly show. This months Red Notice includes updates on the Autumn Budget, the Government's decision to scrap the PFCC model, and the underfunding crisis across London.

    29 min
  2. Red Notice #1: Stop the cuts

    11/18/2025

    Red Notice #1: Stop the cuts

    FBU national officer Tam McFarlane speaks with general secretary Steve Wright, EC member Joe Weir, and brigade officials in a brand new monthly show. This months Red Notice includes updates on cuts in Buckinghamshire, Avon and Oxfordshire.

    1 hr
  3. Cuts cost lives

    09/06/2025

    Cuts cost lives

    Fire services across the UK face unprecedented funding cuts at a time when wildfire incidents are at record highs. FBU General Secretary Steve Wright, along with Executive Council member Colin Brown, Regional Secretary Duncan Stewart-Ball, and Regional Treasurer Dave Pike, discuss the devastating impact of austerity on fire and rescue services. From station closures to appliances off the run, they reveal how 15 years of cuts are putting communities at risk when they need protection most.

    37 min
  4. Conference, pay and a tribute to fallen firefighters

    08/08/2025

    Conference, pay and a tribute to fallen firefighters

    Tam McFarlane speaks with conference delegates to break down this year's biggest debates on Labour affiliation, funding, and health & safety. Tam is joined by Harry Brant, brigade secretary for Leicestershire, and Rebekah Uden, brigade secretary for North Wales  Plus, general secretary Steve Wright with an update on the pay campaign, what’s coming up, and what can members expect by next conference.

    57 min
  5. The Dangers of PFAS

    06/10/2025

    The Dangers of PFAS

    Firefighter foam is a serious health risk to firefighters and the public. Mick Tisbury from United Firefighters Union of Australia shares his knowledge and experience on campaigning for blood testing and regulations on forever chemicals in firefighting foam. Mick and Dave Hamilton have achieved remarkable success, securing presumptive legislation that provides firefighters with recognition and compensation for work-related diseases.

    29 min
  6. Pay Offer 2025

    05/09/2025

    Pay Offer 2025

    Tam McFarlane is joined by FBU general secretary Steve Wright to discuss the 2025 pay offer. Steve Wright gives a breakdown of the offer and provides context to the negotiations the FBU has been in with the NJC. Deadline to vote is the 19th of May. Make your voice heard - every vote counts!

    21 min
  7. Fighting Wildfires

    04/17/2025

    Fighting Wildfires

    In the first ever episode of the FBU Podcast, host Tam McFarlane speaks to American firefighter unions in the aftermath of the devastating LA wildfires. And we're joined by Jamie Kelly, who represents firefighters in the  Hampshire and Isle of Wight fire service and by the new FBU general secretary Steve Wright - to talk about climate change, funding, pay, pensions, DECON and everything in between.

    1h 13m
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The Fire Brigades Union will be sitting down with firefighters, union reps, and activists from across the labour movement.   Each episode will bring you compelling discussions from the front lines of firefighting – the highs, the lows and everything in between.  

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