NORTH WALES Fire and Rescue Service has announced proposals to cut firefighters and fire engines at a fire authority meeting this week.
One proposal would see the closure of Abersoch, Beaumaris, Cerrigydrudion, Conwy and Llanberis fire stations, with a total loss of 36 full-time firefighters and 38 on-call firefighters.
Responding to the proposals, Cerith Griffiths, FBU Executive Council member for Wales said: “Since 2010, one in five firefighter jobs have gone, at least 450 of them in Wales. Firefighters are already stretched close to breaking point working to keep our communities safe.
“After a decade of brutal cuts, and with extreme weather events becoming more common, we desperately need investment.
“But all three of the service’s proposals amount to more cuts. Our local authority shouldn’t be choosing between three different ways to put the public at risk.
“Local FBU officials and members have already met and a campaign to defend jobs and public safety is underway. We expect widespread public and political support.”
