Retirement Planning & Resources
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Millions of first responders and other public employees would soon see a boost in their monthly payments after Congress repealed decades-old reductions
Ellis Fire Chief Denis Vine started as a volunteer firefighter in 1973; his son, Dustin, continues to serve the department
During Warren Cummings’ time as chief, city officials said the department saw many equipment upgrades
In a skin-tight yellow and violet jersey, the 105-year-old Frenchman set a world record in the 105-plus age category by riding around 14 miles in one hour
Marc Behrend is a sixth-generation firefighter and whose ancestors joined the city’s fire department in 1867
Odessa Fire/Rescue Assistant Fire Chief Glen Hogue: “It’s hard to say goodbye”
During his time in Newport Beach, Chief Scott Poster spearheaded the reorganization of the fire department and established a training section
William Schmidt was in his living room when he heard honking and a loud crash outside his home
Pension officials said allowing the withdrawals would leave them without the liquid reserves required to sustain $2.1 billion fund
State legislators halted the change in retiree health care plans after responders demonstrated outside the Capital
More than $500 million in deferred retirement funds have been withdrawn since August
Michael Willets will return to work part-time on code compliance and wants to finally learn how to play golf
Changes in pension formulas or medical benefits in retirement have caused those in the fire service to consider early retirement or face dramatic reductions in pensions and benefits.
Under Harold B. Hairston, 76, firefighter deaths declined and the average response times improved
The judge also sided with the city, approving a less generous interpretation of how quickly firefighters will accrue retirement benefits
With the city council’s support, the matter now moves to the Texas Legislature for approval
The firefighters’ board agreed to give up some benefits in exchange for certainty in a complex deal that would eliminate pension underfunding
J. Edward Hutchinson says 63 years is “a long friggin’ time” and he now must pass the torch on to someone new
Julie Drennan said she and her son lost around $70,000 in taxed pension benefits
A career highlight for Duncan was improving the department’s ISO classification to a Class 2, putting the department among the top 3 percent in the nation
The chief recalls a time when the only protective gear they had were essentially rain coats, thigh-high boots, plastic helmets and rubber gloves
The 29-year veteran said the highlight of her career was becoming a lieutenant
Mike Randolph began his firefighting career with the Napa Fire Department in 1989 and was promoted to division chief in 2005
Robert Singletary joined the fire department in 1982 and worked his way up the ladder to become chief
Paul Hutchinson filed for retirement a day before a department hearing
Rodney Eddins collapsed in April as he and his crew of firefighters extinguished a fire inside a home
Charles Beaver, a 32-year veteran, taught CPR and life support techniques while serving as a firefighter
A retired firefighter and police officer sued the city, arguing that the changes were unconstitutional and a violation of their pension contracts
Chief: “It’s been a great career... I’m humbled for all the time I’ve been here”
Martin Hoenisch began to pursue the suspect after he fatally stabbed a woman and attempted to flee the scene
Jack Berni joined the department in 1977 and worked his way up through the ranks
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