Retirement Planning & Resources
Retirement is often difficult for firefighters, unprepared for the sense of identity loss
Our volunteer firefighters aren’t lacking dedication; they are lacking support — and it’s time for state and federal leaders to take action
After 30 years and five as chief, through historic unrest, major fires and diversity gains, Fire Chief Bryan TTyner will step down Dec. 31
Former Odessa Fire Rescue Chief John Alvarez responded to claims made by an attorney hired to re-investigate the 2022 incident
Bob Gear has led Benton County Fire District 1 and the Pasco Fire Department; he also responded to the World Trade Center attack on 9/11
“I just can’t believe that 40 years went by so quickly,” said Firefighter Robert Thomas, whose three sons are in the service
With his retirement nearing, the NFFF’s executive director reflects on the Foundation’s evolution and the profound connections he’s made along the way
A lawsuit filed by high-ranking chiefs says Richard Blatus’ retirement highlights tactics used to get older chiefs to retire
Rocco Brienzo discussed his pride in the fire service; Lynn firefighters gave him a personalized helmet and took him for a ride in their new fire boat
They showed their support for a bipartisan measure that would benefit them
Retired public safety workers and teachers plan to sue again, citing the Medicare Advantage Plan’s pre-authorization requirements
“I will miss you all terribly,” said Lt. Adrienne Walsh, who served for 27 years
The new bill would make permanent a 2021 law that offered early retirement with a reduced pension
A city spokesman emphasized the expected cost savings from moving the former workers to a Medicare Advantage plan
26 unions voted against the move to remove traditional Medicare as an option
“When we leave, each house will be in better shape,” said James Earl, a retired New York City fire lieutenant and project manager with Heart 9/11
More than 200 family members, friends, FDNY members and elected officials gathered to celebrate with Anthony Louis Aquaro
Rocco Chierichella and some Spirit crewmembers doused the overhead compartment with water and fire extinguisher spray
Pfeifer will manage day-to-day operations; the retired chief is known for his work in counterterrorism and disaster preparedness
Armando Hogan, a former spokesman for the agency, had been on administrative leave since Oct. 13
Adams could eliminate retired EMS providers, firefighters, officers and others’ health insurance options except for Medicare Advantage
The retirement system, or PFRS, is a shareholder in WWE with some 350 shares, initially worth $100,000
Thomas D. Healy served with the department for 35 years
“I’m sure it’s going to help save lives,” said Garnell Whitfield, Buffalo’s former fire commissioner
The decision is a win for a group of retired EMS providers, firefighters, officers and others who said an Advantage plan would water down their health coverage
Michael Stanley’s ties with the Schenectady Fire Department go back to his great-grandfather, Edward Moffett, who enlisted in 1918
The FBI searched a Denton County station in Argyle on Thursday looking for evidence against recently retired Fire Chief Troy Mac Hohenberger
Local 73 is pushing for a system that is expected to be more responsive to firefighter concerns
Robert Olsen claims he suffered asthma resulting from Lou Gehrig’s Disease as a result of breathing in toxic air during World Trade Center recovery efforts
A bystander saw the Pilcher’s ambulance and got the EMS providers out, but paramedic and retired firefighter Don Parrish did not survive
Robert Sanford left the Chester Fire Department a month after the Capitol attack
The retired firefighter told authorities he was approached by a man in an orange vest; the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has arrested three suspects
Stillwater firefighter Randy Blake retired at 44 and underwent a double lung transplant following a battle for his life
