For regular firefighters
When did you join?
You joined the Firefighters' Pension Scheme 2015 (FPS 2015).
For more details go to the FPS 2015 section.
You joined the Firefighters' Pension Scheme 2006 (FPS 2006).
For more details go to the FPS 2006 section.
Although you joined the FPS 2006 you may move into the FPS 2015. More details about transitioning and protections can be found at will I move into the FPS 2015?
You joined the Firefighters' Pension Scheme 1992 (FPS 1992).
For more details go to the FPS 1992 section.
Although you joined the FPS 1992 you may move into the FPS 2015. More details about transitioning and protections can be found at will I move into the FPS 2015?
For retained firefighters
When did you join?
Retained firefighters joining on or after 1 April 2015 will be in the Firefighters' Pension Scheme 2015 (FPS 2015).
For more details go to the FPS 2015 section.
Retained firefighters with service on or between 6 April 2006 and 31 March 2015 are known as “standard” retained members of the Firefighters' Pension Scheme 2006 (FPS 2006).
This also includes retained firefighters who were serving before that date and were not eligible for or chose not to join the FPS 2006 as a "special" retained member.
For more details go to the FPS 2006 section.
Although you joined the FPS 2006 you may move into the FPS 2015. More details about transitioning and protections can be found at will I move into the FPS 2015?
Retained firefighters joining before 6 April 2006 were not automatically eligible to join the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme. The exclusion of retained firefighters from FPS 1992 was challenged and resulted in a settlement which allowed certain retained firefighters with service between 1 July 2000 and 6 April 2006 to have "special" membership of FPS 2006 based on their employment during this period.
They could not be admitted to the FPS 1992 because that is now a closed scheme. However, the rules of the FPS 2006 were adapted (in 2014) for special members so that, in places, they reflect the rules of the FPS 1992. They have retrospective effect for those who are eligible to join under the special terms, who elected for special membership, and who pay the appropriate contributions.
For more details go to the FPS 2006 Special Members section.
Although you joined the FPS 2006 as a special member you may move into the FPS 2015. More details about transitioning and protections can be found at will I move into the FPS 2015?