Fire chiefs issue strike warning over Bonfire Night

FIRE service bosses have urged bonfire organisers to re-think their celebrations if they coincide with strike action by planned by firefighters.
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Published 31st Oct 2013, 14:01 BST
Updated 11th Jan 2017, 10:54 BST

People planning bonfires and firework displays to take place tomorrow (1) have been advised to put them off until Saturday to avoid coinciding with a nation-wide strike by firefighters.

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue's emergency response service will be severely reduced as Fire Brigades Union members take action from 6.30pm to 11pm.

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Contingency firefighters will be providing basic cover but the county’s Chief Fire Officer wants the public the keep fire engines available for life threatening calls.

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Chief Fire Officer James Courtney said: “Don't hold your bonfire or fireworks display on Friday night.

“We’re satisfied with the contingency arrangements we are putting in place, but our 999 service will still be severely depleted so we need the public to help keep our fire engines available for real emergencies.”

A second firefighter strike takes place on Monday 4 November 6am to 8am.