This course is designed to prepare fire and EMS personnel for the emotional aspects of retirement, including loss of identity, belonging, and purpose. 1 Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance.

Retirement is an inevitable milestone that can be as daunting as it is exciting for firefighters. The transition from a high-stakes, purpose-driven career to a life of leisure can be the ...

lump-sum payouts to many retired police officers and firefighters. Smout told a special legislative panel there was a perception problem with the Deferred Retirement Option Plan — or DROP ...

"Doug's taught numerous firefighters; he designed the water rescue course ... his family are now exploring other options to secure his retirement benefits. Community members have expressed support ...

When fellow firefighters offered to donated their unused benefit hours so that Holl could reach the 20-year plateau, the city initially balked. Learn about what’s now changed, by watching the ...

The Firefighter’s Union returned with a proposal that appears to have overcome the remaining barriers to a workable agreement to help Lt. Holl reach retirement," Friday's memo read." The next ...