Priority Message
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<p>Welcome to <strong>Priority Message</strong>, the essential podcast for all fire service employees. These podcasts are brought to you by the <strong>Fire and Rescue Services Association</strong>, the one truly independent, member-led trade union that puts its members first.</p><br><p>The aim of these podcasts is to educate, inform and raise awareness on a wide-range of topics related to the fire and rescue service that feature regularly on stations among crews and watches up and down the country. We hope to dispel some long-standing myths, ask the tough questions, and more importantly provide some solutions to long standing issues faced by the sector.</p><br><p>You can email the show on <a href="mailto:prioritymessage@frsa.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">prioritymessage@frsa.org.uk</a> </p><br><p>More details about the Fire and Rescue Services Association at <a href="https://www.frsa.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>frsa.org.uk</strong></a><strong> </strong>plus you can connect with the FRSA in a number of ways via <a href="https://linktr.ee/frsa.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Linktree</strong></a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 19, 2026
Pay Offer 2026
<p>In this episode <strong>Tristan</strong> is joined by <strong>FRSA President, Mark Palmer</strong> to discuss the National Employers pay offer for 2026/27 and the implications should the offer is rejected. </p><p> </p><p>There is also a short update on our campaign to oppose the cuts in Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service and the Compensation Framework for the Matthews 2 options exercise. </p><p> </p><p>If you found this episode of <strong>Priority Message</strong> helpful, please give the podcast a 5 Star review and recommend to your colleagues. </p><p> </p><p>If you haven't already, members can download the <strong>FRSA App </strong>from the <strong>Apple </strong>or <strong>Google </strong>store and fully interact with fellow members and local and national officials.</p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p>If you would like to contact the <strong>Podcast</strong> you can do so via <a href="mailto:prioritymessage@frsa.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>prioritymessage@frsa.org.uk</strong></a><strong> </strong>we would welcome your feedback and suggested content for future episodes.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
February 12, 2026
Dorset and Wiltshire FRS Proposed Cuts
<p>In this episode <strong>Tristan</strong> is joined by <strong>FRSA President, Mark Palmer</strong> and <strong>Dorset and Wiltshire Branch Chair, Andy Elliott </strong>to discuss the decision by <strong>Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Authority</strong> to go out to consultation with a proposal to <strong>close eight On-Call Fire Stations </strong>in the service.</p><p> </p><p>Andy, Mark and Tristan discuss their initial thoughts on the proposal and the action that the FRSA will take to oppose the closures, while simultaneously looking to formulate alternative proposals that meet the same objectives without removing frontline services.</p><p> </p><p>To find out more about these proposals and what action the FRSA is taking to challenge these cuts, visit our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587273507748" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>dedicated facebook page</strong></a>.</p><p> </p><p>If you found this episode of <strong>Priority Message</strong> helpful, please give the podcast a 5 Star review and recommend to your colleagues. </p><p> </p><p>If you haven't already, members can download the <strong>FRSA App </strong>from the <strong>Apple </strong>or <strong>Google </strong>store and fully interact with fellow members and local and national officials.</p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p>If you would like to contact the <strong>Podcast</strong> you can do so via <a href="mailto:prioritymessage@frsa.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>prioritymessage@frsa.org.uk</strong></a><strong> </strong>we would welcome your feedback and suggested content for future episodes.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
January 27, 2026
Matthews Remedy (aka Second Options Exercise) update
<p>In this episode we welcome back <strong>Claire Johnson, Senior Pensions Adviser for the LGA</strong> to Priority Message, the Podcast from the FRSA. </p><p> </p><p>This edition of the podcast will also be available via our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@frsauk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>YouTube</strong></a> channel.</p><p> </p><p>Claire provides listeners with an update which incorporates the responses from a government consultation process that seeks to overcome some unintended consequences of current legislation. This may sound complicated, but Claire breaks down the relevant points to a level that is easy to understand.</p><p> </p><p>This episode attempts to answer some of the outstanding questions members still have, however, if any questions remain after listening to the podcast, please contact FRSA HQ for further assistance via <a href="mailto:pensions@frsa.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pensions@frsa.org.uk</a> </p><p> </p><p>If you found this episode of <strong>Priority Message</strong> helpful, please give the podcast a 5 Star review and recommend to your colleagues. </p><p> </p><p>If you haven't already, members can download the <strong>FRSA App </strong>from the <strong>Apple </strong>or <strong>Google </strong>store and fully interact with fellow members and local and national officials.</p><p>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.</p><p> </p><p>If you would like to contact the <strong>Podcast</strong> you can do so via <a href="mailto:prioritymessage@frsa.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>prioritymessage@frsa.org.uk</strong></a><strong> </strong>we would welcome your feedback and suggested content for future episodes.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Priority Message?
<p>Welcome to <strong>Priority Message</strong>, the essential podcast for all fire service employees. These podcasts are brought to you by the <strong>Fire and Rescue Services Association</strong>, the one truly independent, member-led trade union that puts its members first.</p><br><p>The aim of these podcasts is to educate, inform and raise awareness on a wide-range of topics related to the fire and rescue service that feature regularly on stations among crews and watches up and down the country. We hope to dispel some long-standing myths, ask the tough questions, and more importantly provide some solutions to long standing issues faced by the sector.</p><br><p>You can email the show on <a href="mailto:prioritymessage@frsa.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">prioritymessage@frsa.org.uk</a> </p><br><p>More details about the Fire and Rescue Services Association at <a href="https://www.frsa.org.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>frsa.org.uk</strong></a><strong> </strong>plus you can connect with the FRSA in a number of ways via <a href="https://linktr.ee/frsa.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Linktree</strong></a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates bi-weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.
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