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Can I stay engaged with the department after I retire?

“Dear retiree, No, go away.” The good news: There are other ways to stay connected to the fire service

In this episode of “What’s YOUR Problem?” Chief Goldfeder answers this question:

I’ve been in the fire service for four decades and am looking to retire soon. I’m not sure I’ll know what to do with myself without it. Is it appropriate for me to stay involved, in some capacity, maybe in administration or helping with fundraisers?”

Check out Goldfeder’s response.

Do you have a question for Chief Goldfeder? Email editor@firerescue1.com.

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Chief Billy Goldfeder, EFO, a firefighter since 1973, serves as deputy fire chief of the Loveland-Symmes (Ohio) Fire Department. He also serves as Lexipol’s senior fire advisor and is a member of the Fire Chief/FireRescue1 Editorial Advisory Board. Goldfeder is a member of the Board of Directors for several organizations: the IAFC, the September 11th Families Association and the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF). He also provides expert review assistance to the CDC NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. Goldfeder is the recipient of numerous operational and administrative awards, appointments and recognitions. He has served on several NFPA and IAFC committees, has authored numerous articles and books, and presented several sessions at industry events. Chief Goldfeder co-hosts the website www.FireFighterCloseCalls.com.