Retirement Planning & Resources
Departments thrive when today’s chiefs invest in tomorrow’s leaders from the very beginning
Whether you’ve been out of the fire service for five months or 15 years, your lived experiences remain valuable to the firefighters of today
Minnesota Public Safety Dispatcher John Hutchins said access to traffic cameras were one of the best changes during his time on the job
After 36 years of service, Muscatine Fire Chief Jerry Ewers was honored with a final call ceremony, capping a career that began in 1988
From checking Social Security records to updating retirement plans, here’s a step-by-step checklist for maximizing your benefits
Firefighters, police officers and teachers will see higher Social Security payments starting in April after the repeal of WEP and GPO under the new Social Security Fairness Act
Begin with the end in mind to lay the foundation for a successful, rewarding firefighter career and retirement
I look forward to the days when the horrific memories are gone forever and just the good ones survive
Our job search should be short, for who could deny a retired firefighter employment?
Lawmakers propose lowering the retirement age for firefighters, citing high job stress and the need to retain public safety employees amid competitive pensions in neighboring states
Retroactive payments averaging $6,710 are being sent to eligible first responder retirees previously impacted by WEP and GPO, with higher monthly benefits beginning in April
From managing unpredictable income to planning for early retirement, this guide offers essential financial strategies tailored to police, fire, EMS and corrections professionals
Share your passion through firefighter training, leadership or mentorship
From unused vacation time to long-term investments, there’s lots to settle before saying farewell
The Social Security Administration will begin processing retroactive payments and will send increased monthly payments to people affected by the Social Security Fairness Act
Does your estate plan include an advanced directive?
Regardless of your level of wealth, the failure to establish an estate plan can be detrimental to your family
It could take more than a year to adjust benefits and disburse retroactive payments following the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act — here’s how to prepare
A pension might be padding for a comfortable retirement, but is it all you need?
You face enough challenges in your career — this webinar will help you simplify your finances and secure your future with confidence
Bedford Fire Chief Scott Hunter will start the trail in Springer Mountain, Georgia, in April
Here are things you can do now to navigate retiring from the fire department and end-of-career change
Understanding the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO)
From active firefighter to engaged civilian: It’s time to reflect and move forward
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Anthony Aquaro joined the FDNY in 1953 and served 26 years with Engine Company 269 in Brooklyn
Springfield’s Stephen Balboni said he has mixed feeling about leaving the job he always loved
The new law eliminates provisions that reduced benefits for retired police officers, firefighters, teachers and other public servants, offering retroactive and future payment increases
Grand Blanc Township Fire Chief Robert Burdette remembers when he was a teenager watching firefighters respond to calls
Millions of first responders and other public employees would soon see a boost in their monthly payments after Congress repealed decades-old reductions
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