Retirement Planning & Resources
Without a defined pension plan, most providers are on the hook for saving for retirement; check out these tips to help you get started
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
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham outlines best practices for first responders looking to plan for their financial future
Randy Boggs’ winnings came after he purchased a $30 scratch-off, shocking both him and his wife
The retiring superintendent discusses leadership, partnership, cooperation and interoperability
Firefighter-Paramedic Willis “Bill” Halfacre joined the Ensley Volunteer Fire Department 1981
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
Retired Capt. Mike Earley was given a year to live in May; five months later, the New York City Employees’ Retirement System has not approved his application
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 retired medic rendered life saving measures after the motorcyclist was thrown from the bike, police said
Jaqueline Luxenberg was 5 years old when a fighter jet crashed into her apartment complex in 1989
Robert Sanford is accused of being the man seen on video throwing an extinguisher that hit three officers at the Capitol riot
Lehigh Valley Health Network MedEvac Flight Paramedic Don Shambo, 63, died on Monday after a short battle with illness
Retired Chicago Firefighter-Paramedic Dwain Williams, who served the department for more than 20 years, was killed in an attack by three gunmen on Thursday
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
The large procession of fire and EMS vehicles is expected to leave the Denver International Airport around 7:30 or 8 p.m.
The governor’s order allows inactive EMS providers to work in the state under the supervision of a licensed EMS or healthcare professional
The state is asking EMS and healthcare professionals who are licensed but inactive to return to work during the crisis
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
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