r/Firefighting • u/946stockton • 2d ago

General Discussion Mississippi Firefighters- 35 Years and no COLA

https://www.wlox.com/2025/08/27/mississippi-fire-departments-questioning-long-term-impact-recent-changes-pers/?outputType=amp

A new Mississippi law is making all new people hired on for police/fire to put in 35 years of service before they are eligible for their retirement, and no cost of living adjustment.

When a state senator was asked about how it’ll affect recruiting “They can do something else.”

Their state usually ranks at the bottom of rankings, so residents of other states near the bottom can still say, "Thank God for Mississippi.”

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u/Iamdickburns ACFD 2d ago

You'll just wind up with more guys on medical retirements. I got hired at 30, aint now way I could do this job at 65.

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u/wimpymist 1d ago

My current pension is 57 I can't imagine going to 57. Luckily I work in a state where I will be able retire at 50 then get an easier job to ride out until 57