If you joined the Firefighters' pension scheme on or after 6 April 2006 (unless you decided to opt out), you are a member of the Firefighters' Pension Scheme 2006 (FPS2006). You are also a member of the FPS 2006 if you opted to transfer from the Firefighters' Pension Scheme 1992.
The Scheme provides a full range of benefits including the following:
- an inflation-proofed pension based on your final pay and length of service
- an option to convert part of the pension to a lump sum
- 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.