Retirees Death Benefits:
When a Retiree passes away, his/her spouse will then become a retiree of the Baltimore City Fire & Police Retirement System.
Widow or Beneficiary should contact:
The Baltimore City Fire & Police Retirement System
7 East Redwood Street, 19th Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
(410) 497-7929
Note: If a pension check is received after the death of a retiree, you must return it to the F&P Pension Office at 7 East Redwood Street, Baltimore Md. 21202. If a retiree is in good standing, upon their death, the Widow will receive the following benefits:
Retired Fire Officers & Fire Fighters Association $1000
(Add an extra $1000 for accidental death)
Baltimore Fire Officers VEBA Fund * $2000
Baltimore Fire Fighters W&0 Fund * $2000
Baltimore City Life Insurance $7000
*One or the other depending upon Union Local affiliation, not both.
Telephone Numbers:
Baltimore Fire & Police Pension System 410-497-7929
Retired Fire Officers & Fire Fighters Association 443-324-2531
Baltimore Fire Officers Local 964 410-276-6964
Baltimore Fire Fighters Local 734 410-234-0734
Baltimore City Health Insurance 410-396-5830
Baltimore City Life Insurance 410-396-5830
Great-West – Deferred Comp 410-332-0809
Credit Union 410-752-8313, 1-800-248-6328
Vulcan Blazers 410-947-4011
Baltimore Employee Benefits Division 410-396-5830
In order to collect City Benefits, you will need the following documents:
1. 6 Certified copies of death certificate.
2. Copies of birth Certificates of Widow & any Minor Children
3. Copies of Marriage Certificate
4. Social Security number of Deceased
5. Social Security Number of widow or any dependant children
Rev. 05-6-16