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There are now two Firefighters' Pension Schemes - the original Firefighters' Pension Scheme (FPS) which is outlined in The Firefighters' Pension Scheme Order 1992 (SI 1992/129) and The New Firefighters' Pension Scheme (NFPS) which is outlined in the Firefighters' Pension Scheme (Scotland) Order 2007. In addition injury benefits are provided under the Firefighters' Compensation Scheme (Scotland) Order 2006.
The day to day responsibility for the operation of the pension and compensation schemes rests with the fire and rescue authority concerned and any questions you may have about your pension should be made with the pensions team at the relevant authority.
Retained and Volunteer Firefighters, recruited before 6 April 2006, who although not members of the FPS (they do not pay membership contributions nor have access to the full range of personal and death benefits which the Scheme offers to whole-time firefighters) are covered by certain provisions of the Scheme if they become permanently disabled or die as the result of an injury received in the course of firefighting duties. All retained and volunteer firefighters recruited on or after 6 April 2006 automatically have the right to membership of the NFPS unless they opt otherwise. Also those retained or volunteer firefighters recruited before 6 April 2006 have the opportunity of joining the NFPS.
SPPA is responsible for the regulation of the Scheme in Scotland and this role includes introducing new legislation that meets the policy intentions of the Scottish Government. Follow this link to contact a member of the Firefighters Policy Branch