Explanatory note

This Order amends the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme 1992 (set out in Schedule 2 to the Firemen’s Pension Scheme Order 1992) as it has effect in England.

Article 2(2) amends the definition of “retained firefighter” and “volunteer firefighter” so that they are now defined separately.

Article 2(3) is consequential on the amendments made to the New Firefighters’ Pension Scheme (England) by the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme (England) (Amendment) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/445) which provide those persons who were employed in England as retained firefighters between 1st July 2000 and 6th April 2006 with access to a pension scheme for that period. Article 2(3) amends Part 4 of Schedule 6 to the Firefighters’ Pension Scheme 1992 to provide a different amount of transfer value where the member of that Scheme meets certain requirements.

Article 2(4) amends Part A1 of Schedule 8 to the Scheme to specify the pension contribution rates for regular firefighters payable from 1st April 2014.

A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.