In this episode Tristan is joined by FRSA President, Mark Palmer to discuss the National Employers pay offer for 2026/27 and the implications should the offer is rejected.

There is also a short update on our campaign to oppose the cuts in Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service and the Compensation Framework for the Matthews 2 options exercise.

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In this episode Tristan is joined by FRSA President, Mark Palmer and Dorset and Wiltshire Branch Chair, Andy Elliott to discuss the decision by Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Authority to go out to consultation with a proposal to close eight On-Call Fire Stations in the service.

Andy, Mark and Tristan discuss their initial thoughts on the proposal and the action that the FRSA will take to oppose the closures, while simultaneously looking to formulate alternative proposals that meet the same objectives without removing frontline services.

To find out more about these proposals and what action the FRSA is taking to challenge these cuts, visit our dedicated facebook page.

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If you would like to contact the Podcast you can do so via prioritymessage@frsa.org.uk we would welcome your feedback and suggested content for future episodes.

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In this episode we welcome back Claire Johnson, Senior Pensions Adviser for the LGA to Priority Message, the Podcast from the FRSA.

This edition of the podcast will also be available via our YouTube channel.

Claire provides listeners with an update which incorporates the responses from a government consultation process that seeks to overcome some unintended consequences of current legislation. This may sound complicated, but Claire breaks down the relevant points to a level that is easy to understand.

This episode attempts to answer some of the outstanding questions members still have, however, if any questions remain after listening to the podcast, please contact FRSA HQ for further assistance via pensions@frsa.org.uk

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If you haven't already, members can download the FRSA App from the Apple or Google store and fully interact with fellow members and local and national officials.

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If you would like to contact the Podcast you can do so via prioritymessage@frsa.org.uk we would welcome your feedback and suggested content for future episodes.

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