FIREFIGHTERS in Lancashire will be walking out again as part of an ongoing dispute.
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has announced further strike dates in a dispute with the Government over pension reforms.
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Strikes will take place between 6pm on Friday, October 31 and 6pm on Tuesday, November 4.
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service’s Chief Fire Officer, Chris Kenny said: “This is a national dispute between the FBU and Government and is not a dispute between Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and our firefighters.
“We do have a significant number of our staff who have given a commitment to maintain emergency cover and as a result the public can be reassured that the service plan to keep fire engines in Lancashire operational during the dispute period.
“We would urge all members of the public to be extra vigilant however and be aware that for minor fires in particular, there may be a longer wait for a fire engine.
“Even at this late stage I sincerely hope that Government and FBU will soon arrive at a negotiated settlement and we have written to the Government to urge progress.”
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