FIRE BRIGADES UNION (FBU) ANNOUNCE FURTHER STRIKE DATES
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) has received notification that FBU members will take further strike action on:
Strikes will take place on the following dates and times:
Saturday, 9 August 2014; Noon until 2pm and 10.59pm until 11.59pm
Sunday, 10 August 2014; Noon until 2pm and 10.59pm until 11.59pm
Monday, 11 August 2014; Noon until 2pm and 10.59pm until 11.59pm
Tuesday, 12 August 2014; Noon until 2pm and 10.59pm until 11.59pm
Wednesday,13 August 2014; Noon until 2pm and 10.59pm until 11.59pm
Thursday, 14 August 2014; Noon until 2pm and 10.59pm until 11.59pm
Friday, 15 August 2014; Noon until 2pm and 10.59pm until 11.59pm
Saturday, 16 August 2014; Noon until 2pm and 10.59pm until 11.59pm
During times of industrial action, DFRS will continue to provide an emergency response service, albeit at a reduced level. DFRS is once again calling upon Derbyshire communities to take extra care and endeavour to prevent further emergencies from occurring during this and any subsequent periods of industrial action.
Communities are asked to provide the first wall of defence, protecting their loved ones from the risks of fire and taking responsibility for their own safety as outlined in the Services Community Contract.
Assistant Chief Fire Officer Gavin Tomlinson, spokesperson for DFRS, said: “As we enter an extended period of FBU national strike action, it remains essential that members of our community stay vigilant and take extra steps to reduce the risk of a fire breaking out, and also take extra care when driving on our roads to lessen the chance of a road traffic collision.
“It is easy to become complacent when strikes continue to be announced, however when considering how easily a fire can start; whether it be cooking left unattended, an electrical fault, or a BBQ that has gone wrong, it becomes evident why communities should take that extra care.
“Everyone should have a working smoke alarm fitted on every level of their home, to provide vital early warning of a fire and to give occupants crucial time to escape.
“If you do have a fire, do not try to tackle this yourself, get out, stay out and call 999, we will respond.”
DFRS would like to reiterate that everyone needs to take extra care to prevent emergencies from occurring during the strike period, whether at home, travelling or whilst at work.
All details relating to strike dates and times will be uploaded and amended as necessary on the Service website, www.derbys-fire.gov.uk
