FIRE SERVICE REDUCTIONS IN SERVICES

That this House recognises that cuts to the fire and rescue service put the public at great risk; is concerned that last year saw the largest ever loss of firefighter jobs with 1,800 axed; notes that fire station closures and cuts to equipment and appliances are widespread; further notes that recent research has shown that 38,000 people across the UK were rescued by firefighters last year; and calls on the Government to ensure that the forthcoming spending review does not make further cuts to the fire and rescue service.