New Firefighters Pension Scheme

Grampian Fire and Rescue Service

The 2006 New Firefighters Pension Scheme (NFPS) is open to all firefighters, regardless of duty, system or hours of employment, who joined the Service on or after 6 April 2006.

The main features of the NFPS include:

• Member contributes 8.5% of salary each month
• Normal pension age of 60
• Option to commute 1/4 of pension to lump sum at ratio of 12:1
• Basic principle of assessment - 1/60 x pensionable service x final pensionable pay
• Early payment of benefits if you have to retire on grounds of permanent ill- health
• Death in service cover of a lump sum equal to three times pensionable pay
• A pension for your widow(er), civil partner or nominated partner
• Children's pensions.

Guides containing more detailed information are available in the Fire Library and from the Pensions Section on request.