The Thought of Conservative Boris Johnson Fuming is Something we at FCCL All Relish.
And yesterday in London, at a meeting of the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA) Labour, Liberal and Green formed a coalition which overturned the proposal to close 12 fire stations, remove 18 engines and slash 520 firefighter posts in London in a vote 9-8.
But Boris its seems will carry on regardless and ignore the decision and continue with the proposals.
Paul Embery FBU regional secretary said
“We welcome the decision of the fire authority to reject these reckless and dangerous cuts. It was the right outcome. But Boris Johnson’s intervention is deplorable. It is arrogant in the extreme for the mayor to think he knows better than his own fire authority.
“The mayor’s unprecedented move raises all sorts of questions about democracy and accountability. He should listen to his fire authority; he should listen to the workforce, and he should listen to Londoners, the vast majority of whom oppose these cuts. If he pushes ahead, we will campaign vigorously to defend London’s fire service.
West Yorkshires own David Williams who attended, remarked when giving feedback on lessons learnt in West Yorkshires fight against cuts
"All i have to say is that these cuts were by a Labour fire authority - shame on them"
FCCL who have close links with the London campaign sent a message of solidarity to them in November as our friends and family were fighting the closure of New Cross Fire Station , you can read what we wrote HERE
As the local campaigns are starting to coalesce and start to gain significant momentum we do not doubt that here in West Yorkshire the councillors who constitute the Fire and Rescue Authority will at some point be called to account for their actions and votes on the 21st December 2012.
We enclose some links to information about the London decision starting with the Fire Brigades Union . The London Fire Brigade , the BBC , and Socialist Party
And whilst browsing sites to write this blog we found this from the London Fire Brigade -
22 January 2013
London Fire Brigade said today it was called out on Friday night after an over-heated massage pillow caused a fire in a flat in Hornsey.
It’s thought the owners left their home to go on holiday shortly before Christmas, accidentally leaving the pillow switched on.
A spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade said:
“It’s unusual for a massage pillow to cause a fire, but it goes to show just how important it is to switch off electrical items if you’re leaving your home, or even just going to bed.
“The fire caused significant damage to the flat and it’s fortunate that no one was hurt.”
The smoke alarm inside the flat wasn’t working and it’s thought the fire was only discovered when a concierge in the building saw smoke coming out of the flat.
Three fire engines and around 15 firefighters attended the fire. The Brigade was called at 2142 and the fire was under control by 2206. Fire investigators were called to establish how the fire started.
Fortunate - we think is a word that will be much used in the days and years to come.
And one day
UNfortunately
will feature ........
"unfortunately a crew didn't reach the property in time to rescue the people trapped inside"
And one day
UNfortunately
will feature ........
"unfortunately a crew didn't reach the property in time to rescue the people trapped inside"
REMEMBER - Keighley is due to lose a pump by the end of this month, Haworth Parish Council is researching how to run a service with volunteers; volunteers who will not be qualified to use the breathing apparatus necessary to enter a smoke and flame filled building.
Just in case you are concerned we at FCCL have ensured all massage cushions we might (or might not) own are all unplugged.
For advice on how to stay safe the West Yorkshire Fire site has some good advice, click HERE to access the site.
We did however cringe when we read
"Ensure your electric heaters are properly maintained and in full working order"
yup great advice if you have the money to do that, but many people in deprived areas don't!
We also need to tell you of a video that has been doing the rounds of facebook and was added to the Yorkshire Evening Post website yesterday. We have emailed Hannah Stoneman of WYFRS and she has confirmed that the video is not of West Yorkshire Fire Fighters - BUT it has been removed by Johnston Press from their website - however it is available on you tube so check out our funnies page HERE
For advice on how to stay safe the West Yorkshire Fire site has some good advice, click HERE to access the site.
We did however cringe when we read
"Ensure your electric heaters are properly maintained and in full working order"
yup great advice if you have the money to do that, but many people in deprived areas don't!
We also need to tell you of a video that has been doing the rounds of facebook and was added to the Yorkshire Evening Post website yesterday. We have emailed Hannah Stoneman of WYFRS and she has confirmed that the video is not of West Yorkshire Fire Fighters - BUT it has been removed by Johnston Press from their website - however it is available on you tube so check out our funnies page HERE
Because the Leeds Labour councillors are a waste of space. The whole of the Leeds Labour Party needs a bomb up its arse!
ReplyDeleteBlunt and to the point Dandybun.
ReplyDeleteAnd very well said
Says a liberal voter who therefore backs the coalition forcing these cuts on the fire authority , talk about a two faced approach by miss covell a right Trojan in our midst
ReplyDeleteBut you are Leeds based chuffer and will be affected by them too.
DeletePut your efforts into saving Leeds don't waste it on London that's a lost cause
ReplyDeleteA spot of solidarity doesn't go amiss. And on a personal level my daughters local station is New Cross so the cuts in London are just as important as West Yorkshire.
ReplyDeleteI think it is true to say that no one voted for a coalition government.
ReplyDeleteLabour has the guts to work hard to try to make the savage cuts inflicted by the Tory liberal alliance less damaging than they could be and why have you failed to mention the limits on spending rules the government imposes. To those critics of labour well what alternative is there and please don't say the socialist workers
ReplyDeleteAs for Labour ,least evil is still evil. The alternative is not to vote for any of the three main parties. Those major parties have been so bought up by those same corporate interests[often one and the same-MP and Director of a lucrative corporation] that there is no genuine choice of policy on offer.
ReplyDeleteEx Labour voter