FDNY firefighters and fire officers who retired last year averaged annual pensions of $171,336, a 13 percent increase from the prior year. Among 430 new retirees with over 20 years of service, 108 received pensions exceeding $200,000. Almost 95 percent of full-career retirees, translating to 405 individuals, qualified for six-figure pensions. This indicates substantial financial security for long-serving fire department personnel, reflecting a broader trend in retirement pension benefits among emergency services.
Full-career FDNY firefighters and fire officers who retired last year were eligible to average annual pensions of $171,336, reflecting a 13 percent increase from the previous year.
Among 430 new retirees with at least 20 years of service, 108 were eligible for pensions exceeding $200,000, highlighting the substantial financial benefits for long-serving personnel.
Nearly 95 percent, or 405 full-career retirees, qualified for six-figure pensions, indicating a trend of elevated retirement benefits among veteran firefighters.
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