It seems not if we "modernise" our fire service as well. Soon, no asylum seekers will want to come here at all. Fiona, UK I don't think Bain has gone far enough. There are many people in other jobs who work far harder than fire fighters and for far less money. They should think themselves lucky that they have a worthwhile and satisfying job. This will ensure that local needs are met more efficiently, whilst at the same time offering the welcome bonus of emasculating the power of the FBU. The firemen should have seen all. Ben Christie, UK Are we really supposed to believe the latest report to be independent? Alan Rankin, Britain Bain's report may finish them Darren Stephens, UK Th. Mac, Scotland You get what you pay for. it's a disgrace that we expect people to fight fires, save lives and risk their health and lives in this country when pen-pushers in. If we don't agree, then we can change the government. Paul B, Oxfordshire, UK The FBU really opened Pandora's box with their ridiculous 40 pay claim. They can hardly now complain if. Bill Stevenson, UK Can anybody explain to me why the fire service needs to modernise? In what way is it inefficient? It's not an organisation designed to make a profit, it is.

“Decide what you will but in the frenzy of this dispute, remember some other people who do a dangerous, important job - The life boat men of the RNLI, then remember that.”
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But the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has refused to recognise the review, which is expected to fuel the ongoing pay dispute that has already seen three strikes and two more planned for.

Much better to have gone for a series of less exorbitant claims over a period of years. But of course it's not the union reps that lose their jobs or have to.

John, England Bain is just another government spin machine to reduce the costs of fire protection to the country by removing key firefighters and overnight cover. I would not feel safe if.