Union leaders have spoken of 'huge anger' among firefighters at falling pay.
If FBU members do walk out, it will be the first time they have done so in almost a decade.
Back then the public was told that 999 calls would be answered, but non-emergency issues such as flooding or rubbish fires would not be dealt with. FBU general secretary Matt Wrack said: "Taking strike action is always a last resort but our employers are increasingly leaving us with no choice."The ball is now in the fire service employers' court. It is not too late for them to make a much better pay offer for consideration by our members."
In a statement the Home Office said: "Central government has no role in setting firefighter pay in England, as it is the responsibility of the National Joint Council which consists of representatives from both the employers' and employees' side. "Firefighters work tirelessly to protect our communities and it is essential they are paid fairly for the important work they undertake. At the same time, any decision on pay must be justifiable to the taxpayer."
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