GMFRS Retired Members Association

Meet members of GMFRS Retired Members Association (RMA)

Committee members front row left to right Lynne Bairsto, Kath Hilton, Barry Hilton & Janet O'Callaghan welcome all retired GMFRS staff to join the Retired Members Association.

Membership to the retired members section is currently £10.00 per year and further details can be obtained through our Sports and Welfare Coordinator Gary (Gaz) Phillips, you can also follow them on Facebook (Fire Brigade Memories).

RMA Social Event and AGM

This years retired members section Social night is to be held 22nd November 2024 at the Pavilion, Middle Masonic Club, Manchester Old Road, Middleton at 19:00hrs.

Anyone wishing to attend the social evening and would like to book a supper a charge of £10.00 per person will be needed to secure a place.

AGM to be held Friday 11th April 2025 19:00hrs

If you are interested in taking part or want any further information please contact us via email: Sports.Welfarecoordinator@manchesterfire.gov.uk

RMA are also part of the National Association of Retired Firefighters (NARF) and membership is also available to retired staff through their website:www.narfire.uk (external website)

National Association of Retired Fire Service Personnel

 

Benefits of membership include:

  • Maintaining Links with the Fire Service
  • Maintaining Local Branches to meet & socialise with Former Colleagues
  • Representation at National Level
  • Maintain Links with the Fire Services Charity 
  • Receipt of the Narf Quarterly Magazine
  • Photo Membership Cards Enabling Access to Blue Light Card

Are you approaching retirement from GMFRS?

With many things to consider as members of the Sports & Welfare Association you can continue to support the Association.

Did you know you as a retired member of the association you remain eligible to take part in all the Sports and Social Sections including the Major Prize Draw (a new mandate form will need to be completed).

Why not get involved in the many sporting or social sections available to you. 

You can contact our Sports and Welfare Coordinator Gary Phillips for further information:

Tel: 07976 572271

Email: Sports.Welfarecoordinator@manchesterfire.gov.uk