Pensions

NJ ‘burnout bill’ would allow FFs, police to retire early with pension

The bill would permit firefighters and police officers to retire after 20 years, but without health benefits

Legal battle ends over pension benefits for Ill. firefighter who died of cancer

The village of Buffalo Grove has chosen not to appeal the full line-of-duty pension benefits awarded to Firefighter Kevin Hauber's family

How PPE storage reduces your exposure to risk in the fire station

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Because storage isn’t just about extending the lifeline of your gear

5 financial concerns to address when leaving the fire department

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From unused vacation time to long-term investments, there’s lots to settle before saying farewell

Former soldier, Ill. firefighter-medic battles PTSD while raising money for others

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Ryan Mains served others as an Army medic and a Chicago-area firefighter; now, grappling with PTSD, he’s still trying to help

Firefighter pension payouts: How to choose the best option

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A firefighter/financial planner explains the three pension payout options and the factors to consider in the decision-making process

Ill. village and family of firefighter who died of cancer at odds over pension benefits

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An appellate court will decide whether full line-of-duty death pension benefits will be awarded to the family of Firefighter Kevin Hauber

Conn. city's new 6-year contract increases firefighter wages by 11%

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New Haven firefighters will first see a 1% increase retroactive in fiscal 2019 and 2% retroactive for fiscal 2020 under a new contract

Ill. Fire Pension Board votes to seize $2.3M owed by city

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The East St. Louis Fire Pension Board voted unanimously to recover nearly $2.3 million in mandated payments from the city through an “intercept procedure"

Maine bill would allocate $2.5M for volunteer firefighter pensions

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Volunteers would have to serve at least five years to become vested and would earn funds toward their pension based on time spent on fire activities

Md. gov. announces firefighter pension, workers comp bills

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Surrounded by firefighters from across the state, Gov. Larry Hogan announced two pieces of legislation that he said were necessary to protect firefighters

Dallas sues former pension advisers for not warning about DROP's risks

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The suit alleges that Buck Consultants and three of its employees repeatedly failed to “provide adequate warning or proper counsel” of the system’s impending calamity

Court ruling gives retired firefighter less lucrative disability pension

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The Providence Retirement Board granted John Sauro’s application for an ordinary disability pension after he was previously stripped of his benefits

Officials to appeal LODD pension to firefighter’s family

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Buffalo Grove officials said they aim to overturn a ruling that granted Kevin Hauber’s benefits to his family after he died of job-related colon cancer

Family of firefighter who died of cancer to receive his pension

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The family of Kevin Hauber, who died in January after a battle with colon cancer, will receive his annual salary of $101,000 unless the decision is appealed