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THIS week FBU officials from all over Britain will be descending on Blackpool for our annual policy conference.
Firefighters will be making our voices heard as we continue our campaigns to stop the rot of our fire and rescue services.
Scotland will be represented by a mixture of experienced and new officials who have stepped up to the mark to take more of a leading role in their branches and areas as we campaign to stop the dismantling of this vital public service.
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