1. Complete
the Application Form at the bottom
of this page.
2. Complete the Insurance
Application section – this is optional, but recommended.
3. Choose your method
of payment:-
3.1 Payment of subscriptions
(and insurance premiums if required) by cheque, to cover each
complete month remaining to 31st December of the current year,
or;
3.2 Print out and
complete the Direct
Debit form and send it to the address shown on the form.
Please ensure you read and understand the Direct Debit guarantee.
Please note that subscription
and insurance premium rate run from 1st January of each year and
any increases will be included at that time with rates remaining
fixed during each calendar year.
All cheques and correspondence
should be sent to Head Office at the following address: -
The Chief Executive
Fire Officers' Association
London Road
Moreton in Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 0RH
Application Form (* indicates
mandatory field)
Membership
Types
Full members
a)
Employees of a local authority fire and rescue service performing
a role that falls within the definition of ‘middle manager’
for the purposes of representation at the Middle Managers Negotiating
Body as determined by the National Joint Council for Local Authority
Fire and Rescue Services.
b)
Employees of a fire and rescue service whose role lies outside
the ‘middle manager’ definition shall pay an annual
subscription of 85% of the higher rate.
c)
Employees in a profession related to the work of a fire and rescue
service, whose salary is equivalent to that of local authority
fire and rescue service "middle managers”, being at
or above spinal point 44 on the Local Government Pay Scale for
England in effect at 1st July during the year preceding the Association’s
membership year. For 2010, the relevant income level is £37,206.
Retained
& Part-time members
Employees whose working hours average less than 75% of
the full-time equivalent hours for the role performed shall pay
50% of the rate applicable to the full-time equivalent subscription
rate. This section applies to members conditioned to the Retained
Duty System and people working within a job-share arrangement.
Associate Members
- Retired members of the Association who no longer work in a profession
related to fire and rescue service activities
All membership
categories listed above have access to representation in respect
of employment matters and to all other FOA non-representational
services. However, at this time we are only able to represent
local authority fire and rescue service "Middle Managers"
in respect of national pay and conditions.
It should be noted
that representation for Associate Members is limited to matters
arising from their former employment. Anyone re-employed and requiring
representation in connection with their new fire and rescue role
must maintain the level of membership relevant to that role.
Membership Subscription Rates 2010
| Membership
Type |
Annual
Subscription |
Monthly
(without insurance) |
Monthly
(with insurance) |
| Full
- Middle Manager |
£243.49 |
£20.29 |
£30.04 |
| Full
- Other Roles |
£206.91 |
£17.24 |
£26.99 |
| Retained
Duty System / Job Share / Part-Time |
£103.52 |
£8.63 |
£18.38 |
| Associate |
£20.25 |
|
£11.44 |
People joining after 26/11/09 will not make payment
until January 2010 when above rates will apply
Arranged by the Association on behalf of all members
in conjunction with Philip Williams & Co., 35 Walton Road,
Stockton Heath, Warrington, WA4 6NW.
Tel. 01925 604421 Fax. 01925 861351
The package consists of the following elements:
1. Accident /
Injury
| Benefits: |
On
duty accident / injury |
£35
per week |
 |
subject
to 28 day qualifying period
- for up to 104 weeks |
| |
Off
duty accident / injury |
£21
per week |
| |
Accidental
death
Loss of limb(s) or eye(s) |
£20,000
£20,000 |
| |
Total
disablement |
£20,000 |
2. Sick Pay
| Benefits: |
£100
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. |
5. Emergency Dental Treatment
| Benefits: |
24-hour,
worldwide cover for dental injury up to 4 incidents per year
at £2,500 each / Worldwide emergency dental treatment
for pain , haemorrhage, acute infection or health threatening
condition / Hospital cash benefit - admission for dental or
maxillofacial surgery / Mouth cancer cover - up to £12,000
towards treatment / 24 hour, worldwide emergency helpline
to locate a dentist anywhere in the world. |
6. Identity Theft Protection
| Benefits: |
Up
to £50,000 per person to cover lawyers and ancillary
fees arising from ID theft. |
7. Home Assistance Cover
| Benefits: |
24
hour, 365 day household cover for call-out of tradesmen to
deal with domestic emergencies relating to the under-noted
areas where problems might arise: - Main heating system /
Plumbing and drainage / Home security / Toilet unito Domestic
power supply / Lost keys / Vermin infestation / Alternative
accommodation costs. |
This
is a complete package of insurances, the total cost to members
being £9.75 per month.
All our members receive employment related representation, legal
or otherwise, regardless of whether or not they are in the Group
Insurance Scheme.
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.
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.
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