A recent article from Money.com, ominously titled “Americans Have Never Been So Far Behind on Their Credit Card Bills” came complete with one particularly scary stat: the share of folks who fell behind on their credit card payments reached an
Employer Question: What is an Active Member?
It sounds like a philosophical question, but it actually comes up quite often from FPPA’s Employer contacts across the state… which employees at my department qualify for FPPA membership? With the widely varied jobs that make up a typical fire,
Save the Date for the 2024 Retirement Readiness Seminars
Mark your calendar for FPPA's annual Retirement Readiness Seminar (previously known as the Pre-Retirement Planning Seminar). If you're approaching retirement, or newly retired, make a plan to attend this event! Event Details FPPA has scheduled
FPPA’s Year in Review 2023
When you have a device that's not working as well as it could be, what’s the first piece of advice you’ll get from the IT department (or a helpful friend/family member)? Sometimes a reboot is all your computer or other device needs to improve
Looking After Your Mental Health at the Holidays
The holiday season is often synonymous with joy, festivities, and togetherness. However, for many first responders, this time of year can bring unique challenges, particularly for those grappling with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It's
The Best Animal Rescues of 2023
It happens like clockwork. Another year, another impressive set of animal rescues by firefighters and police officers within the US and abroad. And now in its sixth edition, this annual tradition (still technically not a tradition, but we’re just