A change has taken place to the operations of the Benevolent Fund from the format of a savings scheme (for serving Firefighters) to that of an Organisation within the NRFA that can help all Personnel in the future whether they are serving or retired members provided that they remain members of the NRFA. This was decided at an E.G.M. of the Benevolent Fund Committee held on the 1st March 2009. A changeover has taken place and existing members will be enrolled in the new fund, and any surplus money due, will be returned by June 2011 to each individual Member.

There will be a membership joining fee of €100 and a serving member will have the benefits of membership as long as the member keeps his NRFA Membership paid by Direct Debit without lapse.

The present Death Benefit is €1500 for member or spouse will carry on and a review, with the hope of expanding those will be carried out after 1st October 2009. It is hoped to have generous benefits.

The Fund will be going to the public for its income with local, regional and national events organised and all members will be expected to play their part.

Important Notice

The final date for refunds from the Benevolent Fund will be 31st December 2011. No Refunds will be made after this date. Please make sure that you get your application form filled in and returned to Sean Martin, The Tower Inn Elphin Co Roscommon.