Retirement Planning & Resources
From concerns over financial security to the physical and mental toll a career in EMS takes, providers should be preparing for retirement now
Regardless of your level of wealth, the failure to establish an estate plan can be detrimental to your family
Three keys to thriving in your final years on the job
The Deferred Retirement Option Program applies to hires made after July 2007; newer union members agreed to pay more in retirement benefits
Mike Lopez started his EMS career at 19 as an EMT
State Senator Shelley Mayer and Assemblyman Steve Otis say the measure also would make health and pension benefits available for providers
In this episode, our co-hosts tackle the top issues of the week, including the Trend Report, retirement benefits and the future of emergent response
In this video, Gordon Graham encourages EMTs, paramedics to find a sense of purpose outside of EMS
The Social Security Fairness Act would eliminate provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for first responders
Surface the top talent your agency should develop with a focus on professional development and recognition
Diane Bauer has worn a variety of different uniforms and patches during her incredible career
Chief Ernesto Rodriguez, who has served as ATCEMS chief since 2008, will retire at the end of May
The number of ambulances in the Chicago Fire Department’s fleet has more than doubled since Paramedic Crew Chief Pat Fitzmaurice began his career there
D.C. Fire and EMS Chief Gregory M. Dean announced Friday that he will be retiring after five and a half years with the department
Paramedic/RN/PA persevered despite tragedy
Our co-hosts sit down with Buck Ferris, an organ donation training coordinator, who discusses the logistics of his post-EMS profession
The proposed program would qualify pandemic responders for nearly $10,000 per year over four years for college, student debt, business start-ups and other purposes
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
Highlands County Paramedic Kerry Harris, who retired after 30 years, was surprised by his father during his last shift
One of the outgoing employees mentioned the audit that revealed revenue losses of at least $200,000 in his resignation letter
Antonio Pimentel said he would have died from his heart attack last November if not for New Bedford Senior Paramedic Lacy Gomes
Be realistic when estimating future expenses and check your progress early and often to balance your budget
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