Firefighters from Grangetown and Redcar Fire Stations walk out during a four hour strike in opposition to proposed government pension cuts on September 25, 2013 in Middlesbrough, England.
The government plans to make firefighters work until the age of 60 in line with other public service employees, but the Fire Brigades Union argue that many firefighters are often forced to retire before that age due to the physical challenges involved in the job.
Firefighters from Grangetown Fire Station in Middlesbrough take part in a 4-hour walk out
Firefighters from Grangetown Fire Station in Middlesbrough react to support from passing motorists as they take part in a 4-hour walk out
Firefighter Daniel Watson, 31, from Grangetown Fire Station took part in the 4-hour walk out
Luke Mansell, 22 months, attended the walk out with his father who is a firefighter at Grangetown Fire Station
Firefighters from Grangetown Fire Station in Middlesbrough take part in the 4-hour walk out
Firefighters from Grangetown Fire Station in Middlesbrough take part in the 4-hour walk out
Firefighters, friends and family members from Redcar Fire Station take part in the 4-hour walk out
Firefighters, friends and family members from Redcar Fire Station take part in the 4-hour walk out
Firefighter Carl Leech, 39, from Redcar Fire Station waves to a passing motorist who showed their support during the 4-hour walk out
Firefighters, friends and family members from Redcar Fire Station take part in the 4-hour walk out
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