Objectives of the

British Fire Services Association

(BFSA)

MISSION STATEMENT

1. To actively promote the personal development of all Fire Fighters.

2. To ensure the highest priority is afforded to all matters appertaining to Fire Safety and Training.

AIMS

The principle aim of the Association is to provide a central organisation for all fire brigades and fire trained personnel and to elevate the status and procure the advancement of its members.

FUNCTIONAL GROUPS

The Association has formed Functional Groups to give points of contact for members and dissemination of information within fields of interest. The Functional Groups will cover:

Local Authority (Operational)
Occupational Fire Brigade Personnel
Training and Vocational Qualifications
Fire Safety Advisory
Aviation (Civil & MOD)

Lines of communication are detailed in the Association Newsletter/Journal.

DISTRICTS

Where there is sufficient interest at local level, District activities occur. The General Secretary can advise whether or not there is a District Committee active in your geographical area.

VOCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

The Association is currently represented on the integrated personal development working group, looking after the interests of Occupational Firefighters.

WELFARE

The Members Welfare Fund assists Members, ex Members and their dependants.

Assistance may be in the form of one-off grants to aid the purchase of mobility items, electrical appliances, furniture or repairs. Alternatively the Management Committee of the Fund may consider long-term maintenance grants, to those on limited income.

It should be noted that any member or ex member, whether from a Local Authority, Ministry of Defence, or Occupational Fire Brigade is eligible for assistance.

The assets and income to the fund have been generated from the Membership without public appeal. Assistance is therefore limited to those holding or having held Membership of the Association.

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