'We put out fires for decades, now we want our pension'
Published: 10/4/2025

Retired retained firefighters are demanding answers and pensions after years of service on-call. Years of waiting for pensions have left many retirees without clarity. Recent legal changes now allow firefighters to claim pensions for their entire careers, but delays in processing the payments continue to be a challenge for many claiming what they are owed. The battle for pensions for these dedicated firefighters continues to be a complex and ongoing issue, with efforts to secure rightful pensions ongoing.