The FBU has a proud reputation for its professional approach and represents over 40,000 members currently working in all uniformed roles in the fire and rescue service.
This represents, when account is taken of dual-roles, 80% of the uniformed workforce in the UK fire and rescue service. The FBU also represents over 7,500 retired and out of trade members - the vast majority of whom are covered by the pension schemes. The issues addressed in this response are of great concern to all FBU members. They also impact on prospects for the effective and efficient performance of the UK fire and rescue service in the future.
This document provides a further response from the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) to the consultation document, ‘Firefighters’ Pension Scheme Regulations 2014’. The previous response from March 2014 has been included for information as many of the issues contained within it remain unresolved.
