FROM 52 WHOLE TIME FIREFIGHTERS TO 34

This came into effect on 2nd April 2008

These cuts will lead to:

• Increased response times (10-15 minutes)
• Higher risk to you & your Family

(as every minute counts)

West Lothian Council has consistently fought against these cuts, HOWEVER….. Neighbouring authorities on the Joint Fire Service Board voted these cuts through showing a blatant disregard for the safety of Residents and Firefighters of

West Lothian.

The Fire Reforms Action Group continue their fight to protect the safety of all West Lothian Residents and their Fire Fighters.  We have raised a Public Petition with the Scottish Parliament, we are calling on the Scottish Parliament to protect the smaller  Local Authorities and their Communities by allowing all Local Authorities the ability to increase Fire Cover should they feel that proposed cuts by Joint Fire Boards will result in an increased risk to their communities, Local Authorities can currently increase Police Cover – Fire Service legislation needs to be brought into line with this.

Please ensure that you lend us your support

sign our petition now 

HOW ELSE CAN YOU HELP?

1. Email the Councilors who voted for these cuts
2. Write to Lothian & Borders Fire Board
3. Offer your time to help with our Campaign

(Fire Board members contact details can be found on this website)