FOA membership is open to all UK Fire and Rescue Service staff and those in related roles, offering individual and collective representation, including national representation for uniformed Middle Managers through the National Joint Council. No member subscriptions are used for political purposes. We focus on constructive consultation and negotiation rather than confrontational tactics, believing this approach best serves our members and supports positive change within the service. Member feedback is actively encouraged to ensure we reflect their views, and our structure allows direct access to support, guidance, and assistance without unnecessary bureaucracy.

The FOA strives to ensure that:

• Members are directly consulted on matters that affect them.
• Real openness and accountability is seen in all fire and rescue service affairs.
• Inclusion is promoted in all areas of the fire and rescue service.
• Concerns about pressures and stressors placed upon managers in the workplace are addressed.
• The role of managers in delivering service objectives are fully recognised and will fight for this to be reflected by appropriate rewards.
• The Association has an agenda focused solely on fire and rescue service matters.
• The Association is non-judgmental so that all members receive equal representation