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
Pension Glossary
Glossary of pension-related terms.
Pension Handbook
Includes a brief history and a comparison of the types of pension plans. It also provides information and tools for responding to proposed cuts.
Pension Database
Add your Local’s plan to the IAFF Pension Plan Database by submitting (1) your plan document, (2) your summary plan description, and (3) your actuarial valuation.