Pensions

N.H. first responders call on legislators to restore pension benefits

Firefighters and police officers say pension cuts in 2012 are a reason why recruitment is low

Gov. rejects push for all N.J. police, firefighters to retire with pensions after 20 years

A 2021 law allowed nearly 8,000 officers and firefighters about to reach 20 years of service a two-year window to retire early with half their final compensation

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Detroit's fire, police pension system slams WWE with lawsuit amid ex-CEO's return

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The retirement system, or PFRS, is a shareholder in WWE with some 350 shares, initially worth $100,000

FBI arrests Texas fire chief on allegations of stealing from pension fund

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The FBI searched a Denton County station in Argyle on Thursday looking for evidence against recently retired Fire Chief Troy Mac Hohenberger

Plan to return control of St. Louis FF pensions to FF-dominated board gets initial OK

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Local 73 is pushing for a system that is expected to be more responsive to firefighter concerns

Retired FDNY firefighter with ALS fights for 9/11 pension; gets help from fallen NYPD cop’s suit

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Robert Olsen claims he suffered asthma resulting from Lou Gehrig’s Disease as a result of breathing in toxic air during World Trade Center recovery efforts

Accountant imprisoned 3.5 years for taking $1 million from New Orleans firefighters fund

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Wayne Triche embezzled money from the pension fund to cover his gambling, home improvement and living expenses

St. Louis firefighters' union renews effort to control pension funds

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A measure would move oversight of a pension plan for newer firefighters to the panel that continues to run a separate system for veteran firefighters and retirees

Proposed Ohio fire, police pension changes could add $11M to Cleveland's annual costs

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Union representatives testified in March in favor of cities paying 26.5% of the salaries of officers and firefighters – up from 19.5% for police and 24% for fire

With Alaska struggling to hire, lawmakers may revive pension plans for police, FFs

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Dozens of firefighters gathered on the steps of the state capitol to show their support

Accountant admits he stole nearly $1M from NOLA FF pension fund, feds say

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Wayne Triche is accused of spending the money on gambling, home repairs and credit card payments

Lawmakers urge Congress to vote on bill to improve Social Security benefits for responders

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The Social Security Fairness Act would eliminate provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for first responders

88% of Chicago FFs vaccinated, per city records; unvaccinated FFs now face suspension, firing

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Firefighters Union Local 2 President Jim Tracy said the real number of unvaccinated FFs is even lower as members make the best of a "rotten situation"