The interim chief fire officer in Northern Ireland said discussions are ongoing over “special arrangements” to cover emergencies if firefighters go on strike
Firefighters across the UK have delivered a mandate for strike action - with 88% voting 'yes' on a 73% turnout.
Matt Wrack, General Secretary of the Fire Brigades Union, said: "Firefighters across the UK have spoken. The Fire Brigades Union has a decisive mandate for strike action. "Rishi Sunak's government has refused to make funding available for a decent pay offer to firefighters and control staff. "The government and the employers have the power to stop strikes from happening by making a credible offer that can resolve this dispute. The ball is in their court.
Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service interim chief fire and rescue officer Andy Hearn said he respects the result of the ballot. “In terms of contingency planning, discussions are ongoing with the FBU to reach clarity about the special arrangements they are prepared to agree for NIFRS, which would enable firefighters to respond to certain categories of high-risk calls should a strike go ahead.
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