1. 18-Dec-15 Recruits Presentation The RFU The first choice for firefighters on the Retained Duty System

2. 18-Dec-15 Recruits Presentation Your Union Formed in 1976Formed in 1976 Full National StructureFull National Structure Full Time General Secretary and HQ StaffFull Time General Secretary and HQ Staff Executive Officer TeamExecutive Officer Team National Executive CommitteeNational Executive Committee All Dedicated to RDS personnelAll Dedicated to RDS personnel All Serving or ex RDS personnelAll Serving or ex RDS personnel Recognised by FRAs and the Local Government EmployersRecognised by FRAs and the Local Government Employers

3. 18-Dec-15 Recruits Presentation Your Voice Who else is shouting for YOU onWho else is shouting for YOU on –CFS,IPDS and Rank to Role –Co-Responding, Pensions An endless list of issues that could affect you and we’re on YOUR side!An endless list of issues that could affect you and we’re on YOUR side! If we don’t stick up for YOU – who’s going to?If we don’t stick up for YOU – who’s going to? We don’t have a conflict of interest either!We don’t have a conflict of interest either!

4. 18-Dec-15 Recruits Presentation Your Benefits £20,000 Free Insurance In April 2006 we launched a scheme that provides £20,000 lump sum worth of free accidental death insurance (tax free) irrespective of whether the accident occurred on or off duty, worldwide including death resulting in terrorist activity.In April 2006 we launched a scheme that provides £20,000 lump sum worth of free accidental death insurance (tax free) irrespective of whether the accident occurred on or off duty, worldwide including death resulting in terrorist activity.

5. 18-Dec-15 Recruits Presentation The same scheme incorporates discounted financial services (loans, mortgages savings, investments etc.) which could save each member up to £2,000* per year.The same scheme incorporates discounted financial services (loans, mortgages savings, investments etc.) which could save each member up to £2,000* per year. * Source: AWD Moneyextra March 2006

6. 18-Dec-15 Recruits Presentation What if something goes wrong? A Dedicated team of Personal Injury and Employment Lawyers on your sideA Dedicated team of Personal Injury and Employment Lawyers on your side Full representation in Discipline and Grievance CasesFull representation in Discipline and Grievance Cases The comfort factor of knowing that you are not on your ownThe comfort factor of knowing that you are not on your own The RFU – read the leaflet and think about itThe RFU – read the leaflet and think about it

7. 18-Dec-15 Recruits Presentation Remember, you must be a member to obtain the benefits Don’t leave it too late to join