Prospect grows


The specialists’ union Prospect is set to grow as members of APFO, the Association of Principal Fire Officers, have voted overwhelmingly to become a branch of the union. The ballot saw 89% of those who took part vote in favour of the proposal. 


APFO represents brigade managers, area managers and equivalent and at the end of 2015 had 145 members, 92% of whom were male, according to its return to the Certification Officer.


Prospect general secretary Mike Clancy said: “This is very welcome news — APFO will strengthen Prospect’s diverse membership in hazardous and security-critical areas, which includes fire managers at airports and in London Fire Brigade.”


www.prospect.org.uk/news/id/2016/September/12/Principal-fire-officers-vote-become-branch-Prospect


www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/529788/81T_2015.pdf