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Circulars

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Publications

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Pay rates

View the latest and previous pay settlements.

Policies

Policies agreed at the annual conference.

Forms

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Rule Book

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Grey Book

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Pension scheme 2015 calculator

Calculator for the firefighters’ pension scheme 2015.

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Red Notice August 2026

10 Aug, 2026

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FBU Rule Book May 2026

22 Jul, 2026

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Pay settlement 2026

06 Jul, 2026

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Pay Award - Acceptance of 3.8%

02 Jul, 2026

Circular
Red Notice July 2026

02 Jul, 2026

Publication
RDS Pensions Claims - Settlement Agreed

02 Jul, 2026

Circular
Retained Duty System Pensions Employment Tribunal Claims

20 Jun, 2026

Circular
Pay Reform

17 Jun, 2026

Circular
Pay Reform

16 Jun, 2026

Circular
Consultation on the Employers Pay Offer 2026

15 Jun, 2026

Circular
FBU Conference 2026 - Record of Decisions

10 Jun, 2026

Publication
2026 Pay Offer – National Employers Letter

04 Jun, 2026

Circular
Red Notice May 2026

29 May, 2026

Publication
Important Update on Firefighters’ Pensions – SCAPE Discount Rate Change

19 May, 2026

Circular
Fire and Rescue Service Matters - Crews of three: Dangerous for public safety, hazardous for firefighter safety

01 May, 2026

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Fire and Rescue Service Matters - Firefighter jobs still under attack - investment needed

01 May, 2026

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Executive Council's Annual Report 2026

01 May, 2026

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Red Notice April 2026

20 Apr, 2026

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