Firefighters’ and Rescue Squad Workers’ Pension Fund (FRSWPF)
The Firefighters’ & Rescue Squad Workers’ Pension Fund (FRSWPF) is administered by the North Carolina Retirement Systems Division within the Department of State Treasurer (DST). Our mission is to preserve and protect this benefit for current and future public or volunteer Firefighters and Rescue Squad Workers who serve the citizens of North Carolina.
New Law Increases Contribution and Monthly Retirement Benefit to members of the Firefighters’ and Rescue Squad Workers’ Pension Fund
- The current monthly pension benefit is $175.
As of Jan. 1, 2025, the contribution rate required for members is $15 per month ($180 annually). Cash is not accepted as a form of payment. The acceptable methods of payment are personal check, money order, or cashier’s check.
The information shown below is as of 12/31/2023.
Active Members
Retired Members & Benefit Recipients Receiving Monthly Benefits
2023 Benefit Payments
Funded Ratio
2023 Market Value Returns
2023 End of Year Assets