Retirement Planning & Resources
A new state law limits the amount of time police and firefighters can continue to receive credit in the Deferred Retirement Option Plan
Capt. Phyllis Heitman will have served 30 years, seven months and nine days when she retires
Gov. Matt Bevin said the pensions don’t have enough money to make required payments to retirees into the future
Our job search should be short, for who could deny a retired firefighter employment?
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
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
Survey responses reveal divide on industry culture, hiring standards and the future of operations
From staying active to finding purpose, these tried-and-true strategies will help you navigate and enjoy life after retirement
I am not a machine; I am a simple person who signed on to do a job, and have done it well
Palmerdale Fire District joins the Retirement Systems of Alabama in a $1M effort to boost recruitment, retain staff and give firefighters the financial security long out of reach
Facing rising injury rates, one Colorado department implemented a daily stretching routine to strengthen firefighter health
Consistent strength training, mobility work and recovery habits can help firefighters protect their bodies now and fully enjoy life after the job
A bill that would let unions negotiate earlier retirement and higher pension caps for newly hired public safety workers is drawing support from labor groups and warnings from local governments over rising costs
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
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
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
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