The decision by firefighters to back strike action should come as no surprise to anyone. These heroes put their lives on the line every day – as was tragically demonstrated last week with the death of brave Barry Martin while battling the Jenners blaze in Edinburgh.
Despite their vital work keeping us safe, firefighters were offered a measly five per cent pay rise by the UK Government.
Firefighters are just the latest group to withdraw their labour over unacceptable offers. Refuse collectors made Edinburgh an international laughing stock in the summer when they went on strike.
