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27/04/2010

Firefighters pass vote of no confidence in Convener and Vice Convener of Tayside Fire & Rescue

Firefighters at Balmossie Fire Station that was saved from downgrading last month have passed a vote of no confidence in the Convener and Vice Convener of the Tayside Fire & Rescue Board.

Fire Brigades' Union members at Balmossie say they are angry with convener Ken Lyall for the way he handled the proposal to cut night-time cover and shift one of the crews to Forfar.

They accuse him of "belittling" the firefighters and the councillors who voted to keep full-time staffing.

The crews have also passed a vote of no confidence in vice-convener Christina Roberts, saying they no longer feel able to trust or respect her.

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