Fire & Police Pension Association (FPPA)

June is National Safety Month. Here are 4 tips on staying safe at work, on the roads, at home, and with your health.

1. PPE, every time. Have a career that requires you to wear personal protection equipment? All it takes is one fall, one exposure, one cut to change your life. Always wear your PPE.

2. Never text behind the wheel. In 2025, Colorado passed the Hands-Free Law which requires all Coloradans to drive without their phone in their hands for any reason. CDOT research shows using a mobile device while driving increases crash risk by two to six times.

3. Make sleep a priority. Tired workers get hurt. Sleep deprivation is the cause of many preventable injuries annually. If your job requires you to drive a vehicle, operate machinery, or use a firearm, it is especially important that you prioritize at least eight hours of sleep every night. If you have issues falling or staying asleep, talk with your doctor to learn about possible treatments.

4. Read the labels. According to the National Safety Committee, the leading cause of death in our homes and communities is poisoning (49%). Make sure you read labels and place potential hazards up and away from children and areas where you eat or store food.

This owl got himself into a hoot mess! 🦉 Great assist, Summit Fire & EMS

What a talon-ted team! 🦅

Baby hawk rescued in Colorado Springs after falling from nest (COLORADO SPRINGS) — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) helped rescue a baby red-tailed hawk after it fell from its nest atop a four-story building on Su...

An un‑fawn‑gettable rescue 🦌

Oh deer: Indiana firefighters rescue baby deer from rushing floodwater Firefighters in Morgan County, Indiana had just helped a person trapped in a car after a storm when they heard the cries of a baby deer caught in rushing floodwater. They jumped into action to pull the small animal to safety. Tom Llamas reports.

Way to go! 👩‍🚒

Child experiences firefighter for a day in New Castle A 11-year-old Mohawk Elementary student won the chance to spend the day as a firefighter as the winner of a drawing at the New Castle Public Library.

Our Behind the Benefits series continues with Investments. This team plays a critical role in growing contributions over time to help FPPA deliver benefits with confidence. They manage assets across public markets, private markets, and overall portfolio strategy.

Read our latest blog post to step behind the benefits and learn more about the Investments team: https://www.fppaco.org/2026-05-28-behind-the-benefits-investments-spotlight

Way to go! 👩‍🚒👨‍🚒

Newport students get to be firefighters for a day It was a day of sirens, smiles and steady hands at Newport Elementary as students got a close look at what it takes to respond in an emergency.

All gave some, some gave all. We remember, we honor, and we give thanks to those who laid down their lives for our freedoms 🇺🇸

FPPA's offices will be closed today in observance of the holiday. We will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday May 26, during normal business hours.

A beary urgent situation 🐻🚽

Bear locked in a downtown Gatlinburg bathroom rescued by police A black bear needed help after locking itself inside a Quality Inn & Suites bathroom in downtown Gatlinburg. Watch the rescue go down!