Retirement Planning & Resources
Your options will vary depending on your agency鈥檚 benefits package and your state鈥檚 policies regarding injured workers, but you can prepare now
Putting together a simple budget is not difficult. Here are some tips
Without a defined pension plan, most providers are on the hook for saving for retirement; check out these tips to help you get started
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鈥� 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鈥檚 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
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鈥檚 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
Antonio Pimentel said he would have died from his heart attack last November if not for New Bedford Senior Paramedic Lacy Gomes
Three questions about the Expanding Health Care Options for Early Retirees Act suggest revisions may be needed before providers should rely on the Medicare option
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss new legislation introduced to Congress that would offer a Medicare buy-in option to retired first responders over 50
The proposed legislation would ensure retired first responders between the ages of 50 and 65 would be eligible for Medicare
Virginia鈥檚 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
ACEP credits Dean Wilkerson in the dramatic growth of the organization over the years, including membership, legislative and regulatory advocacy
The Hurt and Fall Foundation is a nonprofit organization geared towards helping first responders care and maintain their property after suffering injury or death
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