THE Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has hailed a “stunning victory” after Kent County Council rejected proposals for swingeing service cuts.Plans to cut 63 firefighter posts, remove six fire engines and earmark five fire stations for closure were rejected 17-2 by the Reform-controlled fire authority at an extraordinary meeting on Thursday.FBU general secretary Steve Wright hailed Kent firefighters’ “strong fighting trade-union spirit alongside the local community who have been very supportive of our campaign.

THE Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has hailed a “stunning victory” after Kent County Council rejected proposals for swingeing service cuts.

Plans to cut 63 firefighter posts, remove six fire engines and earmark five fire stations for closure were rejected 17-2 by the Reform-controlled fire authority at an extraordinary meeting on Thursday.

FBU general secretary Steve Wright hailed Kent firefighters’ “strong fighting trade-union spirit alongside the local community who have been very supportive of our campaign.

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