Overview
- The union says serious incidents have risen sharply, with outdoor fires up by more than 50% in recent years.
- Leaders report services were pushed beyond limits by this year’s wildfire responses, which they link to the climate crisis.
- The FBU states one in five firefighter posts have been lost since 2010, reducing cover and resilience.
- The union warns slower response times are a consequence, saying engines now take longer to arrive when seconds matter.
- The FBU urges immediate government support before Bonfire Night’s expected surge in incidents; no government response is cited in these reports.