Retirement Planning & Resources
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
Anthony Aquaro joined the FDNY in 1953 and served 26 years with Engine Company 269 in Brooklyn
Lt. James Brown said he started with the fire department when he was 18, but he has been around the firehouse his whole life
Carla Blue worked for the Prince George’s County Fire Department for 20 years before retiring in October 2009
Steve Voegtli, 63, suffers from dementia and was last seen leaving a retirement living center on Aug. 12
Edward Yatscoff started writing short stories for his children and has written six young reader novels so far
The city’s moving from a pension to a 401(k)-style retirement plan has many firefighters taking jobs with other departments
Firefighter and Army veteran Philo Gravitt said he was walking his dogs when the unexpected happened
The 60-year-old man, John Gocke, retired from the sheriff’s department at the rank of captain in 2004
A 27-year fire service veteran received a letter from the U.S. Treasury Department saying he owed nearly $27,000
Oscar “Sox” Lee, 92, taught crews fire science and firefighting tactics; he spent 50 years as a firefighter
Retired firefighter Lawrence Drake, 48, revived a woman, her pregnant daughter and an 8-year-old boy
Firefighter Craig Buccieri collapsed and went into cardiac arrest at the scene; he was revived by medics en route to the hospital
Harold Ambrosius, 89, served as a volunteer for 26 years; the cause of the fire is under investigation
Michael O’Connell carried his helmet home when he retired in 2009, shortly after being diagnosed with sarcoidosis
Francis Cook Jr. had the choice of taking the full $1 million over 30 years or a one-time cash payment of $537,393
Republicans call it a bail out; Democrats say it allows them to make pension payments without tax hikes
Robert Jackson was upset about the treatment of a relative who had to resign from the department
The Securities and Exchange Commission charges that the firms top executives steered fire, police and other municipal pension investments to their company
Justices unanimously decided to overturn an 18-month-old law saying it left the promise of pensions ‘diminished or impaired’
Fire officials said one of the biggest problems is that Chiefs Carlos Huertas and Daniel Nolan do not communicate
An internal investigation was conducted and found allegations that he had used illegal drugs on the job
Assistant Chief R.G. Bidwell, 72, served with the department for 30 years before retiring 15 years ago
He was presented with a valor award and the two girls, now grown, traveled to Texas from Colorado for the ceremony
Firefighters spent their time off rebuilding four room; community members donated furniture and fixtures
When it comes to firefighter salaries and pensions, those we serve have a mind to tell us what they think — and it’s often that they don’t think
