Want to join? Become a Member
If you are a retired/resigned firefighter you can join as an Ordinary Member. Partners or those who worked within fire services other than as a firefighter can also join as Associate Members. See below for information about memberships and fees.
Subscription Fees
Ordinary Member – Two subscription options:
Annual Membership $15/year ($7.50 after January 1 first year) or Lifetime Subscription One Off Payment $150.
Associate Member – Annual membership is $5/year.
You can also download an application form here.
Definition of Member Classes
Ordinary Member (sometimes referred to as a full member) is an ex-firefighter of a Fire Authority who has retired or resigned from such Fire Authority and shall be eligible to apply for membership of the Association provided that the applicant for Ordinary Membership provides satisfactory proof of service, retirement, or resignation.
Veteran Member is an Ordinary Member who has attained the age of eighty (80) years and has been a financial member for the previous five (5) years. Veteran members do not pay annual subscription fees. Note – Veteran member class does not apply to an Associate Member.
Associate Member is a person who is;
- the spouse or partner, widow or widower of an Ordinary Member, Life Member or Veteran Member.
- an ex-employee, other than an ex-firefighter, of a Fire Authority who has retired or resigned from a Fire Authority and their spouse or partner, widow or widower.
- a serving firefighter and/or serving employee of a Fire Authority and their spouse or partner, widow, or widower.
- any person with affiliation to a Fire Authority or to any service directed at the prevention and suppression of fire whether in Australia or elsewhere who is approved by the Management Committee.
Life Member is a person who was been granted life membership by the Management Committee and does not pay annual subscription fees.
Honorary Member is a person who has through the Management Committee had an Honorary membership conferred upon them. Honorary Member does not pay any subscription fees.