Retirement Planning & Resources
Brownstown Township Fire Department Fire Chief Jeff Drouillard prepares to retire, calling his tenure a “privilege to serve”
The House passed the Social Security Fairness Act to remove penalties on police and other public servants with separate pensions
Napa County Deputy Fire Chief Jason Martin helped reorganize the department after devastating wildfires
After 30 years and five as chief, through historic unrest, major fires and diversity gains, Fire Chief Bryan TTyner will step down Dec. 31
Minnesota firefighters continue to support one another and serve the department with a monthly breakfast that helps maintain their identity as firefighters
KCFD faces a record $1.3M discrimination settlement, a bitter fight over firefighter Dominic Biscari’s fatal 2021 crash discipline, and scrutiny after two line-of-duty deaths
Veteran firefighters with nearly 300 years of combined service to swap stories, honor past fires and stay connected to today’s department
Benoit, Lafayette’s chief since 1993 and the department’s first Black chief, departs to become Acadian Ambulance’s fire liaison supervisor
Capt. John Ceriello’s work brought stairwell pressurization, wind-control devices and high-rise nozzles to the field, eliminating firefighter deaths from wind-driven fires since 2010
Jim Stanley, who joined the Lower St. Croix Valley Fire Department in 1978, leaves behind a department shaped by his leadership and community commitment
Firearms instructor Todd Fletcher went from a competitive power lifter to a retiree managing pre-diabetes and high blood pressure, showing the impact of shift work on wellness
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
MOST POPULAR
- Conn. city council members disagree on volunteer FF pay, leadership position
- Mass. police chief retires amid FD flag controversy
- Pa. department to hire 5 new firefighters with help of grant
- W.Va. FD could be down 20 FFs by end of summer, chief says
- Authorities identify N.J. captain found dead at firehouse from apparent overdose