National Security Personnel System 

Federal fire fighters play an essential role in protecting the vital interests of the United States, and face some of the most difficult and hazardous working conditions in the country, including protecting our nation's military installations.  

Working together with 36 other unions under the umbrella of the United DoD Workers Coalition (UDWC), the  IAFF won congressional approval of a plan to restructure the National Security Personnel System (NSPS) and restore collective bargaining and appeal rights for DoD fire fighters and their civilian counterparts. 

In September 2008, DoD issued final regulations to implement NSPS.  DoD has indicated that the final regulations will apply only to bargaining units formed after conversion to NSPS.  The IAFF will continue to work with the coalition to protect the collective bargaining rights of DoD workers.

For more information about the National Security Personnel System and current congressional action, click here:  Fact Sheet

For more information about the overhaul of the National Security Personnel System passed by Congress in the Fiscal Year 2008 defense authorization bill, click here:  Defense Bill Scores Big Win for DoD Fire Fighters