Retirement
The Senate bill would allow small city, county departments to hire retired firefighters for chief officer positions
California public pension money has become the economic lifeblood in the Boise suburb of Eagle
Consolidation tied to property tax relief is being reviewed for possible constitutional violation
Retirement is often difficult for firefighters, unprepared for the sense of identity loss
Dennis Slater was a 29-year member of the Broad Brook FD before retiring, but still helped out at major incidents and fundraisers whenever he could
Legislation allows injured federal first responders who continue service in government to retain retirement
Firefighter-Paramedic Willis “Bill” Halfacre joined the Ensley Volunteer Fire Department 1981
Diversity
A judge found that minority representation increased, but some current and retired Black firefighters said their numbers continued to dwindle
“My wife was asking if anyone else was inside, and she said my babies were inside,” said Ronnie Rollings, who removed the children
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
Vincent J. Mandala served for 42 years, and his passing follows the deaths of three other former members who responded to the terrorist attack
“We will never forget Firefighter Robert Reynolds, Firefighter Michael Verzi, and Supervising Fire Marshal Jack McCauley,” said UFA President Andrew Ansbro
A recent FireRescue1 poll reveals when firefighters envision hanging up the helmet – and how many don’t plan to retire at all
Suspension
After Firefighter Matthew Dizney’s suspected overdose, commanders transferred staffers among New Britain’s eight firehouses to break up cliques
Former Cambridge Fire Chief John P. Trumble was working with firefighters as a spotter when he was overcome by smoke and fire
Fire
Santa Fe’s former Assistant Chief and Fire Marshal Ted Bolleter ran through the fire as other family members escaped, according to his daughter
Ed McBride, former assistant fire chief in Godfrey, had battled the duty-related cancer for the past few years
“Dear retiree, No, go away.” The good news: There are other ways to stay connected to the fire service
In this video, Gordon Graham encourages firefighters to find a sense of purpose outside of the fire service
Nigro’s career with the FDNY began in 1969, and he is one of only six people to have held every rank in the department
If approved by the City Council, Crowley, a 25-year veteran of the LAFD, would become the first woman to head the agency in its 135-year history
A Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force is investigating the incident involving Newark Captain Carlos A. Rivera and a retired FF, who was also found unresponsive but survived
Harold Schaitberger’s financial conduct is again under review; IAFF intends to cooperate, saying “the organization’s status, if any, is that of a victim”
The Office of the Inspector General issued an advisory regarding the high number of FD retirees reporting missing or stolen badges
Fire Chief
Born four days apart, Fire Chief Jeff Blanchard and Police Chief Walter Sweeney have been friends since middle school
Jerald Allison, who currently lives in a retirement community specializing in dementia care, served 26 years with the Muskogee Fire Department
Fire Chief
Factors to consider when deciding when “enough is enough” – and how to foster a smooth transition
The Myrtle Beach Professional Firefighters pushed back at a council meeting addressing the city’s move to stop paying for first responders’ healthcare
Chief Bashoor weighs in on a court ruling upholding the requirement for first responders to serve an additional five years before being eligible for retirement benefits
Leadership
Chief Michael J. Lavoie: “I’m going to miss the job. It has been an honor and it has been extremely humbling to serve as fire chief.”
First responder unions voiced frustration over a court ruling that upholds the city’s right to raise the retirement age
‘LFD literally broke me’: Retired Mich. firefighter alleges sexual assault, harassment at department
“I was abused and harassed for being a lesbian female,” Lansing’s first-ever female battalion chief says
