GENERAL FACTS 1975 ONWARDS
In January 1976 the Central Fire Brigades Advisory Committee (CFBAC) ruled black fire
helmets would give way to canary yellow while officers helmets would remain white. Rank
markings for all would all be in black and they also stated that leather chin
straps should replace any plastic ones still in use.
The 11th November 1977, the Fire Brigades Union go on strike. A strike which lasted for nine weeks, during which time the armed forces provided fire cover with Green Goddesses.
Integrated Personal Development System
13 Operational Ranks to 7 Key Roles.
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Firefighter will become |
Firefighter |
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Leading Firefighter will become |
Crew Manager |
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Sub Officer will become |
Watch Manager |
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Station Officer will become either |
Watch Manager or Station Manager |
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Assistant Divisional Officer will become |
Station Manager or Group Manager |
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Divisional Officer III will become |
Group Manager |
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Divisional Officer II will become |
Group Manager |
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Divisional Officer I will become |
Area Manager |
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Senior Divisional Officer will become |
Area Manager |
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Chief Officer will become |
Brigade Manager |
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Fire Control Operator will become |
Firefighter (Control) |
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Leading Fire Control Operator will become |
Crew Manager (Control) |
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Senior Fire Control Operator will become |
Watch Manager (Control) |
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Fire Control Officer will become either |
Watch Manager (Control) or Station Manager (Control) |
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Group or Principal Fire Control Officer will become |
Group Manager (Control) |
Rank to Role has been deferred until February 2006.