Respecting the UK’s firefighters
ALBERT Owen MP for Ynys Môn met firefighters in Westminster recently to recognise and celebrate the invaluable work firefighters do keeping our communities safe.
‘Love Your Firefighters’, hosted by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU), was attended by more than 60 MPs, who met firefighters and union officials.
MPs were asked to support investment into the fire and rescue service by FBU General Secretary Matt Wrack. He urged the MPs to take the message back to their constituencies that the maintenance of a world class, professional fire and rescue service is something all political parties should support.
Matt Wrack said: “It was a privilege to have so many MPs from across the spectrum here with us to celebrate the work of our members. We want support for firefighters and our fire and rescue services from all politicians. We would urge MPs from all parties to get behind their firefighters now and support the invaluable work they do in their communities, keeping us all safe.”
Albert Owen MP said: “It was an honour to have the opportunity to meet some of the professional firefighters who do such invaluable, challenging work.
“Firefighters who responded to the Grenfell Tower fire had their training and professionalism tested to the limit. All members of parliament should support our fire and rescue services, in the interests of both public and firefighter safety.”