The FBU Podcast
The Fire Brigades Union will be sitting down with firefighters, union reps, and activists from across the labour movement.
Each episode will bring you compelling discussions from the front lines of firefighting – the highs, the lows and everything in between.
The FBU Podcast
Latest Episodes
The Killing of Palestinian Aid Workers
Earshot and Forensic Architecture used forensic audio analysis to investigate the killing of aid workers in Gaza, including firefighters. Their report and film, The Last Responders (2026), details evidence of what happened. FBU Nat...
Red Notice #3: Cuts, Health and Safety, Women's TUC
FBU national officer Tam McFarlane speaks with national officer Adam Taylor, EC member for Oxfordshire Chris Wycherley, and National Women’s Committee Secretary Robyn Richardson. Bringing you updates on the Health and Safety Summit,...
Cuts Kill
The fire service is an all-hazards emergency service. When someone calls 999, they deserve a rapid, fully staffed, fully equipped response. Nothing less.Oxfordshire FBU members, vote YES and return your consultative ballot on industrial...
Anne's story: A firefighter's widow fighting for justice
In this special episode of the FBU podcast, national officer Adam Taylor speaks with Anne Davies, the widow of firefighter Jeff Simpson. In 2018, Jeff was diagnosed with lung cancer and died. Anne is now fighting for a legal precede...