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"Before 2010, firefighters already contributed one of the highest proportions of their salary towards their pensions (11%), and in April this increased for the third year running.

"Firefighters typically now pay over £4,000 a year from a £29,000 salary, and the government has announced they will impose further increases in 2015," said the union.

The FBU said increasing numbers of its members were considering leaving the pension scheme as a result of its decreasing affordability, posing difficult questions over its sustainability.

Under the government's proposals, firefighters who are forced to retire before the age of 60 as a result of ageing will have half of their pension taken away, according to the FBU.

The fact that they are contributing annually shows this is not free money they receive as a pension is it? If during service between 55 and 60 they are injured then they are no longer entitled to a full pension... is that right or fair?

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2...nment-pensions