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More fireman fitness case talks | |
(about 7 hours later) | |
Union members at Grampian Fire and Rescue will hold more talks before deciding what action to take over the sacking of a colleague for being unfit. | |
As revealed by BBC Scotland, Kevin Ogilvie was dismissed this week. | As revealed by BBC Scotland, Kevin Ogilvie was dismissed this week. |
He initially lost his job last year after 22 years of service amid claims he was overweight. | He initially lost his job last year after 22 years of service amid claims he was overweight. |
He was reinstated and given three months to get fit, but was dismissed this week. Union members held an emergency meeting on Friday. | |
Mr Ogilvie's contract was terminated for failing to meet the standards demanded by his employers. | Mr Ogilvie's contract was terminated for failing to meet the standards demanded by his employers. |
Mr Ogilvie told BBC Scotland he was "stunned" by the decision. | Mr Ogilvie told BBC Scotland he was "stunned" by the decision. |
The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) said it would look at every option. | The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) said it would look at every option. |
Grampian Fire and Rescue Service said very clear targets had been set by an independent occupational health advisor. | Grampian Fire and Rescue Service said very clear targets had been set by an independent occupational health advisor. |
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