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July 29, 2026

Behind the Benefits: Benefit Administration

In the journey of life, FPPA Members know their destination: build financial stability, enjoy a secure retirement, and take care of their family....

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June 25, 2026

Behind the Benefits: Content & Publications Spotlight

What FPPA team turns complex retirement information into something clear, accessible, and actionable? When you receive an email from FPPA, visit...

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June 16, 2026

The Fast & the Fiduciary: 2026 Member Survey Results

When it comes to retirement, FPPA Members don’t coast. The results from the 2026 FPPA Member Survey are in, and they show a Membership that’s in the…

May 28, 2026

Investments

When Member and Employer contributions come into FPPA, they don’t go straight out the door as a benefit payment. Instead, it begins a carefully...

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May 1, 2026

Letter to the Membership: June Board Planning Session

From Kevin Lindahl, Executive Director and Adam Franklin, Deputy Executive Director

April 23, 2026

Legal

When people think about the FPPA retirement system, the first things that may come to mind are benefit calculations, retirement applications, or...

April 6, 2026

For the Second Year, FPPA Earns Great Place To Work Certification™

Fire & Police Pension Association is proud to be a Certified™ Great Place To Work® for the 2nd year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely…

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April 2, 2026

FPPA Names Adam Franklin as Next Executive Director

Franklin has served as General Counsel since 2022

March 27, 2026

Relationship Management

Somewhere in Colorado, a firefighter is counting down to retirement. A new police chief is sorting through their future benefit options. A sheriff...

February 26, 2026

Information Governance

At FPPA, information is more than paperwork and data points—it’s one of our most valuable assets. Over time, what once centered on traditional...

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February 5, 2026

FPPA’s Year in Review 2025

2025 was packed with headline-worthy moments for FPPA. The ink is still fresh, so let’s recap before we turn the page in this edition of FPPA Year in…

January 27, 2026

Employer Solutions

FPPA benefits are funded initially through periodic payroll contributions from Members and their Employers. When these contributions are paid into...

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Behind the Benefits Blog Series

Get to know the team of about 70 people that keep FPPA running.