1. The Independent Voice for Fire and Rescue Service Managers

2. THE FIRE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION IS AN ALTERNATIVE REPRESENTATIVE BODY THAT: Will Ensure… You are directly consulted on matters that affect you Wants… To see real openness and accountability in Fire and Rescue Service affairs. Promotes... True equality and diversity in all areas of the FRS. Is concerned… About the pressures and stress being placed upon managers and other staff. Recognises… The role of managers in delivering Service objectives and will fight for this to be reflected by appropriate rewards. Has an Agenda… Focused solely on Fire and Rescue Service matters. Is not... Judgemental. All members receive equal representation. Puts members first... And believes their interests are best served through constructive consultation and negotiation.

3. FURTHERMORE, THE FIRE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION Believes... Its members are able to interpret information pertinent to them and form their own opinions. Guarantees… That no portion of any member’s subscription goes to a political party, nor is it used for political purposes.

4. Benefits: Access to high quality legal representation through a well respected, UK wide firm of specialist solicitors. Optional access to a low cost, comprehensive insurance package (see next slide). Also available to Associate members. Competitive and graduated subscriptions dependant on membership grade. A nationwide support network of employed and elected representatives. The ability to contribute to Service development through participation in national Service forums without having to be an elected official.

5. The FOA Insurance Package: Subscribing Member Benefit Amount Accidental Death£25,000 Permanent Total Disablement due to accident£25,000 Accidental Loss of Use of Eyes and/or Limbs£25,000 Temporary Total Disablement due to accident (or 104 weeks excluding first 28 days) £35 per week (On duty incident) Hospitalisation Benefit due to accident (for maximum 14 nights) £35 per night Life Insurance£10,000 Legal Expenses24 hr Help Line / £25,000 Family Travel PolicyWorldwide Emergency Dental Treatment4 incidents p.a. up to £2,500 each Identity Theft Protection£50,000 Home Assistance Cover24 hour emergency call-out Motor Breakdown Cover (member & partner)Roadside assistance/recovery CALENDAR MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION£10.95

6. Non Political… because we believe our core business should be about our members’ employment issues and nothing else. and Non-confrontational… because we believe it should be possible to negotiate sensible agreements through the power of argument, not industrial action. In 1994, the Fire Officers’ Association was formed with the vision of providing representation for middle ranking officers of the Fire and Rescue Service through a non-political, non- confrontational organisation run by like-minded people.

7. Our Association: Believes that all of our interests coincide with the present and future needs of the British Fire & Rescue Service. Knows that the Nation’s well being and the safety of communities are linked to this profession and knows your career, family and future are dependent upon the same profession. Speaks as one responsible voice which is recognised and respected in all forums that effect both your prospects and national Fire & Rescue Service issues. Believes in being informative, democratic and non-political, has faith in our membership and whole-heartedly pursues their interests.

8. Member of NJC Middle Managers Negotiating Body

9. An Independent Trade Union

10. Who do we represent? Our members: Uniformed Brigade, Area, Group and Station Managers.(inc Control ) Uniformed Watch / Crew Managers and Firefighters.(inc Control) FRS support staff. Employees in professions related to FRS activity It is our belief that all the workers within the Fire and Rescue Service contribute to the nation’s wellbeing, and deserve the representation required from a modern organisation.

11. How much do you pay for membership? The 2014 Subscription Rates Are: (In Roles: Operations, Control and Corporate)Monthly (with insurance) Monthly (without insurance ) Pay Band = Middle Managers Station Manager to Brigade Manager (or equivalent pay band) £31.65£20.70 Pay Band = Firefighter to Watch Manager (or equivalent pay band) £28.54£17.59 Members Employed on a Part-Time Basis (less than 75% F.T.E.) £19.75£8.80 Associate Membership (retired members no longer in a fire and rescue related profession) £12.67£20.66 annually

12. So how do you want to be represented? Like this…?

13. or like this…?

14. Your Choice

15. Every Journey Starts with a Single Step To find out more visit our Website at: http://www.fireofficers.org.uk

16. Thank You