Retirement Planning & Resources
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
Portland Fire & Rescue Captain Erica Nelson’s past adventures include biking around the Baltic Sea and a dogsledding excursion in Sweden
Retirement is often difficult for firefighters, unprepared for the sense of identity loss
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
Discover how one public safety professional rebuilt her identity and found new purpose after an injury led to early retirement in her 30s
From staying active to finding purpose, these tried-and-true strategies will help you navigate and enjoy life after retirement
Modern amenities to keep you productive and healthy
Dracut Lieutenant Kevin Martin was known for the wealth of knowledge that he passed down to other firefighters
Retired firefighters, EMS and police officers may reduce their taxable earnings by up to $3,000 for medical insurance premiums paid during a calendar year
To help Americans find the best places to retire, WalletHub analyzed 182 cities; do you know where you want to live when you retire?
I am not a machine; I am a simple person who signed on to do a job, and have done it well
Retired Greenwich Firefighter Jerry Romaniello was a weekend player until the Candlewood Valley course was up for sale
Today, most agencies have reduced or eliminated pensions; that means it’s on you to financially plan for retirement
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
Retirement from public safety can feel like a long-awaited escape, but for many firefighters, the transition is more challenging than expected
Tacoma Fire Chief Tory Green led the department through the coronavirus pandemic and created a behavioral health crisis program
As she steps down from the top spot in Baltimore County, Rund takes on a new, family-focused role with the NFFF
Implementing a student/firefighter program can help career and volunteer departments end staffing shortages while reducing costs and pension burdens
Our handy guide helps you make informed choices about cruise lengths, packing essentials and pre-cruise preparation
Ogdensburg officials anticipate overtime costs estimated at almost $300K
We explain the types of cases, share our favorites for fire department challenge coins and offer a few tips to choose the right case
Is there such a thing as “too old to serve”?
Democrat-backed bill lowers maximum pension retirement age from 60 to 55
High court rejected claims from three dozen firefighters and police officers that the merger of 649 systems violates the state’s constitution
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
The Tumwater Fire Department joins the Thurston County Peer Support Consortium, helping FFs with stress and traumatic incidents
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