Retirement Planning & Resources
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
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The bill would permit firefighters and police officers to retire after 20 years, but without health benefits
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Boston Fire Commissioner and Chief Joseph Finn announced he will be retiring on March 12
The village of Buffalo Grove has chosen not to appeal the full line-of-duty pension benefits awarded to Firefighter Kevin Hauber’s family
Clark County Fire Capt. Robin Brown, one of the first hand amputees to be hired as a first responder in the U.S., is retiring after 37 years
The Virginia firefighter’s son restored the 1950s antique fire truck his father used to operate
Mark Brady retired last week after more than a quarter-century as the face of Prince George’s County’s fire department
Ryan Mains served others as an Army medic and a Chicago-area firefighter; now, grappling with PTSD, he’s still trying to help
The tower is being remembered fondly as the training grounds for many firefighters over the decades
A firefighter/financial planner explains the three pension payout options and the factors to consider in the decision-making process
An appellate court will decide whether full line-of-duty death pension benefits will be awarded to the family of Firefighter Kevin Hauber
Council members have cited financial concerns as a reason for delays
Not being able to let go puts the new chief in an awkward position
New Haven firefighters will first see a 1% increase retroactive in fiscal 2019 and 2% retroactive for fiscal 2020 under a new contract
The East St. Louis Fire Pension Board voted unanimously to recover nearly $2.3 million in mandated payments from the city through an “intercept procedure”
Virginia’s police chief wants to raise the retirement age, but survey results of about 1,000 public safety employees show first responders are against the idea
The city of Apopka has also filed a lawsuit against National EMS Billing alleging fraud, breach of contract and unjust enrichment
The deputy director will assume the vacated position on an interim basis until a permanent replacement is found
The Hurt and Fall Foundation is a nonprofit organization geared towards helping first responders care and maintain their property after suffering injury or death
Compton served as NFFF chairman for 11 years, now turning over role to Troy Markel
Luis Garcia has visited five states over 22 months, offered 106 two-hour classes and donated 2,800 Narcan sprays to attendees and saved 122 lives
“I guess you could say it’s the family business,” Lucas Maas said
Volunteers would have to serve at least five years to become vested and would earn funds toward their pension based on time spent on fire activities
After more than 30 years of service at the Neosho Fire Department, Chief Mike Eads has announced his retirement
Stan Morse is asking for help after the state claimed he didn’t identify a specific incident or exposure to a carcinogen that triggered his throat cancer
Surrounded by firefighters from across the state, Gov. Larry Hogan announced two pieces of legislation that he said were necessary to protect firefighters
With no dissent, the Pine Bluff City Council voted to name the city’s newest fire station, Fire Station No. 3, in honor of retired firefighter Tommy Davis
After 12 years as chief, Mansfield Fire Chief Neal Boldrighini will be retiring in September 2019
Hornell Fire Chief Dan Smith recalled fond memories as well as the trials of working at the fire station for 36 years
A $360,612 SAFER grant will pay for three of the positions as officials replace retirees
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