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The current rules of the UFU and eligibility are as follows:<\/p>\n

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  1. Rules: The current rules of the UFU can be found here<\/a>.<\/u><\/li>\n
  2. <\/u>Eligibility: Any person who is employed, or usually employed or appointed in or in connection with – (1) the prevention, suppression or extinguishment of fires; (2) the protection of life and property through the provision of rescue services at the scene of accidents, explosions or other emergencies other than in the capacity of a registered Medical Practitioner; (3) the handling of spillages of toxic or hazardous materials and the disposal of those in emergency situations; or (4) the sale, supply, installation, maintenance, repair and\/or inspection of fire protection equipment other than fixed or semi-fixed fire protection systems, shall be eligible for membership of the Union. There are some exclusions which are set out in the UFU of A rules.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    The current rules of the UFU and eligibility are as follows: Rules: The current rules of the UFU can be found here. 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