The Fire Brigade Union are vehemently opposed to the new breathing apparatus policy
Greater Manchester fire crews will not adopt a new breathing apparatus policy recommmended for fighting blazes in tower blocks.
Fire authorities Manchester London, and Birmingham and have already said that they will not implement the policy, but others have indicated that they will push ahead. Ben Selby, FBU's Assistant General Secretary, said: “We welcome the fact that the Health and Safety Executive has seen sense and decided to investigate this issue properly. The delays and buck-passing that we have faced while trying to raise an urgent matter of safety were unacceptable, and it is positive that they have reflected on this. Fire and Rescue Services should now ditch this dangerous and irresponsible policy once and for all.
A Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Our current polices for dealing with fires in tall buildings are considered fit for purpose and our firefighters are trained against these ways of working.
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