P117 CJEFAX 117 Thu 17 Aug 19:14/30 -|l4|l4|, -n2n2 -/.%/.)/, HOME MERSEYSIDE FIRJFIGHTJRS BEGIN STRIKE More than 1,000 firefighters on Merseyside have begun a series of nine- hour strikes. It is the first time firefighters in the aria have gone on strike since 1977 The stoppages have been called by the Fire Brigades' Union over a decision to reduce holiday entitlements by three days. Army and Royal Air Force fire crews are standing by to dial with emergencies during the stoppage. - Home 110 Flash 150 Diary 180 Politics 130 World 160 Dispatch 190 Next News Home News Politics TravelP117 CJKFAX 117 Thu 17 cug 19:99/24 )|l4|l4|, -n2n2 &j5,j5j5/| -/.%/.I/, &j5pjuz5y HOME MERSEYSIDE FIREFIGHTERS BEGIN STRIKE More than 1,000 firefighters on Merseyside have begun a series of nine- hour strikes. It is the first time firefighters in the aria have gone on strike since 1977 $he stoppages have been called bz the Fire Brigades' Union over a decision to reduce holiday entitlements by three days. Army and Royal Air Force fire crews are standing by to deal with emjrgjncies during the stoppage. - Home 110 Flash 150 Diary 180 Politics 130 World 160 Dispatch 190 Next News Home News Politics Travel