Further firefighter strikes in July

07 Jul 2014

The Fire and Rescue Services across England and Wales have announced a further series of strikes from 14 to 21 July

Fire Brigades Union has announced the following strike dates:

• Monday, 14 July: 6am–8am and 5pm–7pm
• Tuesday, 15 July: 6am–8am and 5pm–7pm
• Wednesday, 16 July: 6am–8am and 5pm–7pm
• Thursday, 17 July: 6am–8am and 5pm–7pm
• Friday, 18 July: 6am–8am and 11pm–1am on Saturday 19 July
• Saturday, 19 July: 11am–1pm and 11pm–1am on Sunday 20 July
• Sunday, 20 July: 5pm–7pm
• Monday, 21 July: 6am–8am and 5pm–7pm

These strikes are in addition to the already announced walk-out taking place between 10am and 7pm on Thursday, 10 July.

Further information

Further details are available online at:

• Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service 
• Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service 
• Cumbria Fire and Rescue Service 

General fire safety advice

1. Keep escape routes free from obstacles and check signage and emergency lighting is working and in place.
2. Keep fire doors shut.
3. Switch off any electrical equipment when not in use.
4. Know your emergency escape route.
5. If you have a fire, “Get Out - Stay Out” and call University Security on 69966