Pending Governor’s signature of Senate Bill 143, effective July 1, 2026, members will be able to continue to be employed by a Fire Department and draw their pension benefit from the Pension Fund. Requirements are:
- member must be a minimum age of 55 and
- member must have a minimum of 25 years of creditable service with the Pension Fund.
If you would like to begin drawing your monthly pension benefit upon Board approval and meet the minimum requirements above, please complete the retirement application packet which can be found at the following link: https://gfpf.org/wp-content/uploads/Retiree_Package.pdf
PLEASE NOTE: There may be a delay in the processing of your pension application due to the potential volume of applications that will be received by the Fund. Each applicant will be paid in full to their original effective date. Applications will be processed in the order they are received.
Members wishing to begin their pension benefit upon termination of employment with a fire department are not affected by the above legislation.
WORK AND DRAW FAQ
Q. What are the minimum requirements for receiving a retirement benefit while still employed with a Fire Department?
A. Minimum age 55 with a minimum of 25 years of creditable service with the Pension Fund.
Q. I am currently receiving a monthly pension from the Pension Fund; may I return to employment with a Fire Department and still receive my benefits?
A. Yes, if you meet the minimum age and years of service requirements. Minimum age 55 with a minimum of 25 years of creditable service with the Pension Fund.
Q. I was previously receiving a pension from the Pension Fund, stopped my pension and returned to work with a Fire Department. Can I remain employed and begin receiving my retirement benefits again?
A. Yes, if you meet the minimum age and years of service requirements. Minimum age 55 with a minimum of 25 years of creditable service with the Pension Fund. Your benefit will be based on your previous retirement date criteria including age, years of service and original chosen retirement option.
Q. I am under age 55 with more than 25 years of service, can I begin receiving benefits while continuing to be employed with a Fire Department?
A. No, you must be at least age 55 with at least 25 years of creditable service with the Pension Fund.
Q. I am over age 60 with less than 25 years of service, can I begin receiving benefits while continuing to be employed with a Fire Department?
A. No, you must be at least age 55 with at least 25 years of creditable service with the Pension Fund.
Q. I began receiving benefits from the Pension Fund when I was under the age of 55 and had more than 25 years of creditable service with the Pension Fund. I am now age 55. Can I return to work with a Fire Department and continue to draw my monthly pension?
A. Yes, you meet the minimum requirements of being at least age 55 with at least 25 years of creditable service with the Pension Fund. Your benefits will continue as they are currently paid.
Q. If I begin receiving benefits while continuing to be employed with a Fire Department, can I stop my benefits at any time and rejoin the Pension Fund as an active member to earn additional creditable service with the Pension Fund?
A. No, once you begin drawing pension benefits while still employed, you cannot rejoin the Pension Fund to earn additional years of creditable service, even if you stopped your monthly pension benefits.