Contingency firefighters have had "minimal training". SYFR says it needs to provide cover in case of strike.

Interview with John Roberts, Assistant Chief Fire Officer, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue. SYFR says they have 50 contingency firefighters so far.

Members of the Fire Brigades Union have voted in favour of industrial action, in a dispute over pensions. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23884078

South Yorkshire Fire Service has advertised in newspapers for "contingency fire crew" ahead of a possible national strike this summer. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-22706486

PIcture: South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Headquarters, Sheffield.