Do fire fighters get pensions? What is a relief association?
Career fire fighters are covered by the Police and Fire PERA (Public Employees Retirement Act). Volunteer fire fighters can get pensions if the fire department has organized a pension plan for them. These private, non-profit associations for volunteer fire fighter pensions are called relief associations and are managed by fire department trustees. There are over 700 relief associations in Minnesota. Click here for additional information.
Career fire fighters are covered by the Police and Fire PERA (Public Employees Retirement Act). Volunteer fire fighters can get pensions if the fire department has organized a pension plan for them. These private, non-profit associations for volunteer fire fighter pensions are called relief associations and are managed by fire department trustees. There are over 700 relief associations in Minnesota.
Career fire fighters are covered by the Police and Fire PERA (Public Employees Retirement Act). Volunteer fire fighters can get pensions if the fire department has organized a pension plan for them. These private, non–profit associations for volunteer fire fighter pensions are called relief associations and are managed by fire department trustees. There are over 700 relief associations in Minnesota.
