In this episode Tristan is joined by the Co-Chairs of the NFCC On-Call Steering Group, DCFO Steve Healey (Lancashire) and ACFO Andy Cole (Dorset and Wiltshire).

Steve and Andy provide an update on the progress of the National Group and the success of the recent On-Call Conference that took place for the first time in five years. Every FRS with On-Call staff attended the conference, which was the first ever NFCC event to sell out (even London Fire Brigade attended!). Presentations from the conference can be found on the FRSA App.

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

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

Claire provides viewers with an overview of the Second Options Exercise, an update on the timescales involved from a national perspective and some clarification on the forms that will be received by In-Scope individuals. The video attempts to answer many frequently asked questions, however, if any questions remain after watching the video (and we recommend you view it more than once, due to the level of detail involved), please contact FRSA HQ for further assistance via pensions@frsa.org.uk

If you found this episode of Priority Message helpful, please give the podcast a 5 Star review and recommend to your colleagues.

If you haven't already, you can download the FRSA App from the Apple or Google store and fully interact with fellow members and local and national officials. You will have exclusive access to a library of resources, engage in private and secure forums, direct messaging service plus regular local and national updates, all as part of your membership of the FRSA.

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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Kevin Tedds, On-Call Support Team Manager for Nottinghamshire FRS, is invited onto the podcast to discuss the work he and his team have been undertaking to improve recruitment and retention of its On-Call units. This episode makes for a great listen and busts the myth that the On-Call Duty System is broken and not viable in the 21st century.

You can follow Kevin on X (formally twitter) via @MrTedds

See all the excellent work being undertaken via @NottsFireOnCall

And why not give Stapleford Fire Station facebook page a look, where Kevin is the pro-active Watch Manager - @StaplefordFireStation

You can download the report from Finlay Wishart, referred to in the podcast, by visiting the FRSA website.

As a member-led, independent trade union, the FRSA welcome the views from our members on the offer, the details of which can be found on our website. You can also submit your views via email to FRSA HQ.

If you haven't already, you can download the FRSA App from the Apple or Google store and fully interact with fellow members and local and national officials. You will have exclusive access to a library of resources, engage in private and secure forums, direct messaging service plus regular local and national updates, all as part of your membership of the FRSA.

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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