Membership:
Whatever your job or role in the fire and rescue service the Association
will represent you. Either on a collective bargaining basis or as an individual.
Membership is open to all people who are emplyed within United Kingdom
fire and rescue services. Membership is open to people performing firefighting
or support roles.
Subscription rates are determined on the basis of role: -
People in firefighting (or control duties) roles governed
by the NJC for Local Authority Fire and Rescue Services (Grey Book) members
are allocated to one of the following three groups:
- Firefighter to Watch Manager (or equivalent rank) inclusive
- Station Manager to Brigade Manager (or equivalent rank) inclusive
- People Employed on a Part-time basis
Other members (employed in support roles) will align to the second and third cateories above depending on the number of hours
Retired members are eligible to apply for Associate Membership
of the Association. Associate members gives access to representation in
relation to matters arising from FRS employment and Insurance Scheme benefits.
>See the application form for
more details
Group Insurance Scheme
Arranged by the Association on behalf of all members in conjunction with E.J. Broad (High Street House, 2 High Street, Yeadon, Leeds, LS19 7PP, Tel: 0113 250 7576, Fax: 0113 250 7678).
The package consists of four elements:
1. Accident / Injury
| Benefits: | On duty accident / injury | £35 per week |
| Off duty accident / injury | £21 per week |
| Accidental death Loss of limb(s) or eye(s) |
£20,000 £20,000 |
 |
subject to 28 day qualifying period - for up to 104 weeks |
| Total disablement | £20,000 |
2. Sick Pay
| Benefits: | £75 per week for a period of 26 weeks commencing on the first week when pay is reduced to half rate under the appropriate Regulations. The benefit ceases after 26 weeks payment or an earlier discharge from the service or return to duty. |
3. Travel Insurance (UK and World-wide)
| Benefits: | This cover is provided on an annual basis and will apply to the member, member’s spouse and dependent children under 21 years of age if travelling with the member or spouse. Cover is provided for a maximum holiday period of 60 days in any one year commencing 1st january but this may be extended subject to confirmation prior to travel. |
4. Family Legal Expenses
| Benefits: | Cover matters arising from Personal Injury / Consumer Disputes / Home Rights / Taxation / Employment (non fire service) / Legal Defence / Uninsured Loss Recovery and also provides a 24 Hour Legal Help Line for non fire service matters. |
This is a complete package of insurances, the total cost to members being £7.95 per month.
>Click here to apply for the Association Insurance Scheme
Additional Option - Life Insurance
Members of the Group Insurance Scheme are also eligible for low cost life insurance. This is not age related and is available for the member and spouse/partner.
£75,000 cover: £20.00 per month
£50,000 cover : £13.50 per month
Also available, discounted Car and Household Insurance
>Click here to apply for the Association Insurance Scheme
Do I have to be in the Group Insurance Scheme to receive representation?
All our members receive employment related representation, legal or otherwise, regardless of whether or not they are in the Group Insurance Scheme.
Death Benefit?
On the death of a full member not in arrears with subscriptions the Association pays the sum of 5.08% of the Station Manager “A” annual basic salary for the preceding twelve months.
On the death of a part-time member not in arrears with subscriptions the Association pays the sum of 1.32% of the Station Manager “A” annual basic salary for the preceding twelve months.
If I need work related legal representation. Who will represent me?
Our Solicitors Russell Jones and Walker have the reputation of being a 'tough' opponent that 'fights hard' for clients (Legal 500 - the definitive guide to the legal profession).
In the main our dealings with our solicitors are directed through David Franey who leads an award-winning department at Russell Jones Walker who last year successfully dealt with a number of high-profile cases involving abuse of process and post-traumatic stress. Our solicitors deal with complex matters such as wrongful arrest and judicial reviews, as well as 'bread and butter' cases. They have established a reputation for providing good specialist advice, and their clients particularly identify the team's accessibility and the invaluable support they give. Our solicitors provide a complete service to members of the Police Federation and the Fire Officers' Association.
