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I'm not really sure where this is going. The government told the FBU that sufficient re-deployment opportunities exist. The national employers confirm when asked that no, there are no re-deployment opportunities.The FBU has to act in the best interests of its members with the information...

Firefighters have the same rights as any other worker to not be killed or seriously injured at work. They will however take significant calculated risks to save lives. Perhaps you'd find the HSE's guidance on this matter helpful: http://www.hse.gov.uk/services/fire/duties.pdf...

The hedge fund managers? The short-sellers and insider traders? The government that sorts out tax-breaks for their rich mates? I agree, sack 'em all.

We shouldn't lose sight of the fact that firefighters pay over 13% of their wages into a pension for 30 years expecting to be able to retire at 55. Expecting them to work longer for no extra reward (in fact they stand to lose a lot of money) is unfair to say the least.

Thanks for your kind wishes. On the subject of re-deployment you're in disagreement with the fire service national employers. They're the ones telling us that there are no jobs for firefighters who are no longer fit for operational duties. The majority of support roles like training, fire...

He's out on loan. Farnborough I think.

In your opinion, but not in the opinion of Dr Williams who conducted the research on behalf of the government. Williams reported that the natural age-related decline in fitness would lead to 66% of currently serving firefighters being unable to achieve a fitness standard of 42ml/kg/min VO2 max...