The FBU Podcast

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.

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. 

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!

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.