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Fire Fighter Mental Wealth: Making the Connection Between Your Money and Your Mind

Objectives and Summary:

Despite a solid income, many fire service members live paycheck to paycheck and lack a long-term approach to financial wellness. In the same way that reducing hazardous exposure on the fireground can prevent illness and injury, a solid financial plan can help fire service members avoid financial and personal crisis later in life. This webinar will explore unique personal and professional stressors at each stage of a firefighter’s career (0-5 years, 6-20 years, and 21 +years) and the direct intersection between financial wellness and behavioral health.  Common financial pitfalls, as well as opportunities, that can profoundly impact a firefighter’s wellbeing will be discussed. Attendees will learn about practical, financial resources available through IAFF Financial Corporation to reduce stress, empower their financial life, and embrace overall wellness.

Presented By:

Allan Westcott

Chief Operating Officer, IAFF Financial Corporation
Mr. Westcott is the Chief Operating Officer of the IAFF Financial Corporation with responsibility for strategic oversight of the firm and its operations. The Financial Corporation provides wealth management, insurance, retirement plan and banking services to over 360,000 members of the International Association of Fire Fighters throughout the United States and Canada. He received his BA from The Johns Hopkins University and holds FINRA Series 24, 7, 63, and 65 licenses.

Pat Morrison

IAFF Chief of Field Services (Ret.)
Patrick Morrison recently retired from the International Association of Fire Fighters after 22 years of service. In his role as Chief of Field Services, he oversaw member-facing divisions of the organization, including the Division of Health, Safety and Medicine, the Division of Technical Assistance and Information Resources, and the Division of Training, Education, and Grants. Prior to serving in that role, he served as Assistant to the General President for Health, Safety & Medicine Division.

Jerry May

President, IAFF Local 230 San Jose
Jerry May is a Fire Captain with the San Jose Fire Department, where he has proudly served for 14 years. He currently leads as President of San Jose Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 230, representing the city’s firefighters in their ongoing fight for safety, fair wages, and strong community service. Jerry began his career with CAL FIRE, where he spent four years building the foundation of his fire service experience. Beyond the firehouse and union hall, he is a dedicated husband and proud father.

Phil Cordova

Special Assistant to the General President, IAFF HQ
Phil Cordova was a 15-year firefighter and served eight years as the Secretary-Treasurer of the Denver Fire Fighters Local 858, four years as Secretary-Treasurer of the Colorado Professional Fire Fighters and was elected President of the Colorado Professional Fire Fighters before coming to work for the IAFF in 2021. Phil oversees Strategic Campaigns, assists with the development of the IAFF budget, and serves as the Special Assistant to the General President.
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