by Nicholas McGill | Dec 17, 2024 | Blog
Holidays at the fire station aren’t exactly the stuff of Hallmark cards. Between 24-hour shifts, emergency calls, and the occasional engine-room crisis, creating holiday cheer requires grit, ingenuity, and a solid sense of humor. If you and your firefighter crew are...
by Nicholas McGill | Dec 17, 2024 | Blog
The holidays are a magical time – unless you’re a firefighter. Then it’s just one big eggnog-flavored stress test. Between managing nonstop emergencies and dodging tinsel-wrapped meltdowns, it’s enough to make even the jolliest of us say, “Bah, humbug!”...
by Nicholas McGill | Sep 5, 2024 | Retirement Planning
Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeading1. Understand Your Retirement Health BenefitsAction Steps2. Invest in a Long-Term Care PlanAction Steps3. Maximize Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)Action Steps4. Plan for Medicare and Supplement InsuranceAction Steps5. Consider a Bridge...
by Nicholas McGill | Sep 5, 2024 | Retirement Planning
Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeading1. Start Now, Not Tomorrow2. Maximize Your Pension (And Protect That Too)3. Protect Your Paycheck4. Don't Ignore the Roth IRA5. Live Below Your Means (Without Being Miserable)6. Invest in Your Health7. Educate Yourself on Investing8....
by Darin Ryburn | Dec 13, 2023 | News
As we enter into the holiday season, it is imperative to reflect not only on the heroism of our first responders but also on their mental well-being. While we often think about protecting ourselves and our loved ones from PTSD and suicide, the often-overlooked...
by John Ferrone | Jul 7, 2023 | News
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 IDR...
by Darin Ryburn | Mar 17, 2023 | News
Firefighting isn’t for wimps, that’s for sure. The mental toughness required to put yourself in harm’s way is one obvious trait firefighters need to possess. But what about the physical aspects of the job? The physical challenges you might face as a firefighter...
by Darin Ryburn | Mar 17, 2023 | News
Excellent eyesight is one of the essential physical traits a firefighter needs to perform their job effectively. Without it, the chance of injury or even death increases significantly. Since firefighters are often called upon to save not just buildings but other...
by Darin Ryburn | Feb 11, 2023 | News
Holidays come and go, and firefighters (and their wives and families) often find themselves working while the rest of the family is somewhere enjoying the day. Valentine’s Day is no exception. Just like you plan for other events in advance, whether lighthearted (a...
by Darin Ryburn | Dec 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Whether you’re just trying to hold the line and not gain weight or training for a winter half-marathon, you are in luck. Enjoying the holidays while sticking to your weight and training goals is possible by following two guidelines you may not have considered. First...
