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27/08/2008 11:53:22
RMS System Last Minute Cancellation
HFRS have had to postpone the new RMS system at the last minute due to someones seemingly mad case of paranoia!
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18/08/2008 16:43:07
Group 4 backup for emergency services
£100m contract awarded to security firm amid fears army is too stretched to man fire engines
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28/07/2008 16:42:42
RFU Plus
RFU Launch new Benefits Package website - RFU+
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16/07/2008 01:48:17
Strike ballot over 'fat' fireman
Firefighters have agreed to ballot for strike action over the sacking of a colleague who management decided was overweight and not fit for duty.
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23/06/2008 10:53:20
Fire crew strikes close airports
About 2,000 passengers using airports in the Highlands and Islands are facing disruption because of industrial action by fire and rescue staff.
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17/06/2008 12:43:43
In Scope Drivers
Does your whole-time employment involve driving an “in scope” vehicle? If so you MUST read this!
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28/05/2008 14:25:47
Retained Management System
Coming to your station soon....
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23/04/2008 19:48:49
Off-duty firefighter 'saved life'
An off-duty firefighter "saved a man's life" by rescuing him from a burning building, the fire service has said.
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03/04/2008 09:56:15
Fire crews call for siren rethink
Retained firefighters in Devon have said they could miss response time targets because crews are being held up in traffic jams.
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27/03/2008 17:40:19
With Great Sympathy
Are thoughts are with Firefighter Steve Capps family following his sad death.
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19/03/2008 10:50:50
Retained Management System
The most fundamental changes to effect the RDS are now being evaluated. Find out how it will effect you.....
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06/02/2008 11:46:10
Why you may consider NOT joining the fire service
Due to an almost criminal decision by a short sighted and far removed Government - new RDS recruits have protection,
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10/01/2008 13:45:29
'Deformed calves' born after fire
An inquiry has begun into claims that chemicals used to tackle the Buncefield oil fire have caused deformities in newborn calves on a nearby farm.
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04/12/2007 16:44:19
Move to reduce fire false alarms
Fire crews in Greater Manchester will no longer respond to automatic fire alarms if there is no sign of a blaze.
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14/11/2007 10:19:48
Fire rules 'need urgent review'
The Chief Fire Officers' Association (CFOA) is calling for a sweeping review of UK commercial building regulations.
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04/11/2007 11:49:18
Tragedy at Atherstone
All in Hampshire Retained FireFighters Union and every fire fighter in the country offers our thoughts to the families of the fire fighters.
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13/10/2007 11:28:09
Pensions could kill the Retained Fire Service
The new pension scheme introduced by the government could stop any one from wanting to become an RDS firefighter.
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09/10/2007 12:37:44
County Committee Meeting
Some of the most challenging, threatening, thought provoking and beneficial times are ahead for RDS stations throughout the County.
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17/09/2007 16:23:42
HFRS Save 19 lives
ACO Kevin Butcher today paid compliments to the crews who attended the recent incident at Milton Road, Portsmouth September.
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13/08/2007 16:22:28
Are you fit enough?
HFRS are currently looking at the issues of fitness in the service.
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29/06/2007 11:25:32
Fire chiefs urge floods shake-up
Firefighters do not have the equipment and powers to tackle severe flooding, service chiefs have said.
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23/06/2007 09:48:03
House Of Lords Rules for HGV Firefighters
House of Lords confirms retained firefighters are exempt fro EU driving regulations.
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01/06/2007 00:56:41
RDS Projects - HRFU responds
Sometimes projects come along which provide such far reaching effects on everyone of us you have to get involved.
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15/02/2007 10:51:38
From front line to picket line
Last summer 1,000 Merseyside firefighters went on strike for 26 days in a dispute which slipped under the national media radar.
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28/01/2007 23:24:36
Archbishop urges end to diversity
The Archbishop of York has warned that community cohesion can only be achieved if there is an end to talk of multi-culturalism and diversity.
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27/12/2006 12:41:21 PM
Working Time Regulation - a personal viewpoint
The WTR is being looked at by businesses because originally the union AMICUS noted apparent differences between
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23/12/2006 12:18:27 PM
A Merry Christmas!
On behalf of all of us here at Hampshire RFU, may we wish all of our members and subscribers a very Merry Christmas.
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29/11/2006 2:17:07 PM
Fund Raising Opportunity
HFRS and USAR are not just sending a fire engine to Africa....they want to train the local firefighters!
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07/11/2006 7:59:46 PM
IRMP4
Our respone to SMT following the recent presentation for the IRMP4 proposal.
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31/10/2006 12:59:36 PM
FBU are not supporting co-responders
FBU-Medical Aid Judgement
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20/10/2006 12:05:38 PM
RDS to WDS Transfer
There is light at the end of the tunnel!
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16/10/2006 8:12:52 AM
Princes Trust
We are looking for a guinea pig!
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16/10/2006 8:12:30 AM
Princes Trust
We are looking for a guinea pig!
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05/10/2006 8:57:10 PM
HFRS or H & IOW FRS?
Has John got a ticket to Ryde?
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05/10/2006 12:17:17 AM
Firefighters call off pay dispute
Firefighters have called off unofficial action in a dispute over pay and have returned to normal working.
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6/9/2006 9:00:47 PM
Region 'safer' during fire strike
Public safety improved while firefighters were on strike, Merseyside's chief fire officer has said in an e-mail.
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9/5/2006 12:39:21 AM
Firefighters begin second strike
A second strike by firefighters has begun on Merseyside, only two hours after the first ended.
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8/22/2006 9:29:19 AM
Four-day strike for firefighters
Firefighters on Merseyside are to go on strike for four days in protest at 120 planned job losses.
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8/9/2006 5:40:55 PM
Pay and Rewards
We have just finsihed a meeting looking at pay and rewards throughout the Fire Service. But what does this mean to you Hampshires Retained Fire Fight
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7/19/2006 10:05:36 PM
Work/Life Balance Study
HRFU are very please to offer support to Susan Templeton and her study in Work Life Balance for her MBA.
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7/12/2006 12:06:35 PM
Natural Selection or Nepotism you decide.
We recently asked HFRS why the method of selecting crews for Farnborough had changed from previous years, Colin Millar responded...
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6/15/2006 12:05:51 AM
Firemen from abroad may be used in event of strike
Private Danish firm asked to provide staff instead of Army in disputes says Paul Whitehouse.
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6/14/2006 11:54:15 PM
Firefighters issue strike threat
Firefighters on Teesside are to be balloted on taking strike action over plans which they claim could see more than 60 frontline posts lost.
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6/1/2006 2:51:49 PM
New Benefits Scheme Exclusively For RFU Members!
The RFU strive to ensure that you are well represented. As a result we have linked up with AWD Moneyextra for a fantastic offer.
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4/22/2006 12:42:12 PM
RFU announces new benefits scheme
The RFU having listened to its members announces two great new benefits for its members.
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4/16/2006 10:55:04 AM