Updates: PERS Revised Disability Retirement & Reevaluation Required Documents for Local Safety By: John A. Ferrone, Esq. – Attorney with Ferrone Law Group The Industrial Disability Retirement (IDR) process is complicated for safety members. To qualify for an...
Just when you thought you were past the stage in life where you had to think about using protection, another reason comes along and it has nothing to do with the back seat of your parents’ station wagon and steamed-up windows. Being in a dangerous line of work means...
The topic of teaching fire safety to young children has a lot of moving parts. How fires start, how they can harm you, and of course, what to do if one starts if you are inside a house that is on fire are just a few. Of course, the first rule we think about when...
It’s no secret that firefighting carries inherent risks to life and limb, whether a firefighter is putting down a fire at an empty warehouse or a two-story residential structure. Simply put, it isn’t uncommon for firefighters to get injured – sometimes severely,...
Whether you are a firefighter with a full-time schedule or the spouse of a firefighter who manages the household full time, there are still ways to earn passive income. As everyone knows, every bit of income will add up to a more comfortable retirement (where peace of...
Warning: This blog is intended for mature audiences only. Hey, I said mature audiences only! Joking! But seriously, now that the kids are out of the room, let’s talk: What is your plan for long-term care? Kidding again! Ok, this time it’s for real: What’s your plan...
