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Pension Resources

The IAFF’s mission is to ensure that fire fighters across North America have a dignified and secure retirement. Navigating pension systems and choosing benefits can be daunting. Learn about pension resources programs, benefits assistance, and legislation we’re working on to protect your retirement.

Programs & Assistance

We offer several programs and assistance for IAFF members, including:

  • Plan funding analysis
  • Overall plan evaluation
  • Plan comparison
  • Exhibits for negotiation, arbitration, or other meetings with public officials
  • Exhibits and talking points regarding specifics of plan for local leaders
  • List of pension-related experts
  • Database of pension plan data elements used for comparison
  • Rebuttals to public comment or negative media coverage regarding fire fighter pensions
  • Customized brochures or other handouts for individual locals or state/provincial associations fighting pension-related attacks

Resources