FBU slams ministers over fire figures
Press Review 16 April 2004
The Fire Brigades Union has criticised the government's failure to welcome a seven per cent reduction in fire deaths to the lowest level since 1961.
Gilchrist accuses government of 'burying good news'
News Article 1 March 2004
The government has been accused of deliberately downplaying a fall in the number of fire deaths.
Fire service is modernising, claims report
News Article 23 February 2004
Most fire authorities have met the government’s demands to modernise, according to a leaked report.
Local Government Association: Welcome
Government Affairs Website Page
Association of British Insurers
Government Affairs Website
Federation of Small Businesses
Government Affairs Website
Transport and Salaried Staffs Association: Safety First
Government Affairs Website Page
MPs question fire reform funding
Press Review 23 January 2004
Focus on prevention, MPs urge fire fighters
News Article 23 January 2004
The fire service should concentrate more on preventing blazes, MPs have said.
Forum Brief: Fire and Rescue Services Bill
Policy Consultation 14 January 2004
The Fire and Rescue Services Bill has been published by the government.
Fire service laws set for overhaul
News Article 13 January 2004
The government has set out its latest plans for reforming the fire service following clashes between ministers and unions.
Fire fighters given anti-terror training
Press Review 12 December 2003
Fire fighters accept pay deal
News Article 28 November 2003
Fire fighters have voted to accept a staged pay deal by a margin of three to one despite pressure from union militants.
Fire Service faces 'much-delayed modernisation'
News Article 26 November 2003
The government is to enact wide-ranging legislation overhauling the fire and rescue services.
Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004
Legislation 26 November 2003
"A Bill will also be brought forward to improve the delivery of fire and rescue services, ensuring that they can respond to the changing demands placed on them in the
