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Some Extraordinary Years

For any pension fund, each and every day of its history is extremely significant . . . for it is primarily the slow, compounding of assets through time that provides for the benefits that have been promised to the members. Sometimes, however, across the history of the Houston Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund, events shaped . . . and sometimes dramatically altered the future course of events.

1937 - The beginning of the Fund

1958 - The Fund's Board of Trustees changes to a majority of firefighters

1975 - The Fund acquires separate legislative authority

1988 - The Fund's board assumes full control of operations

Some Extraordinary Individuals

The creation and success of the Houston Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund can be attributed to all the firefighters who made investing for firefighters’ future a priority, but a few individuals stand out as having gone beyond the call of duty for the Fund. These firefighters invested their time and energy to enrich the Fund, in addition to performing their duties as firefighters. Because of their sacrifices and dedication, the Fund has blossomed into the success it is today.

The History of the Board of Trustees

Outstanding Fund Contributors

• B.J. Cafferkey
• H. Diezi
• C.M. Duffield
• Earl McWilliams
• Alcus Greer
• W. A. Drohan
• George E. Lowdermilk
• Bill Whatley
• George E. Cones, Jr.
• Dennis W. Holder
• Cady Price
• Jennifer Cooper Morales

Some Extraordinary Work

Over the years, Houston firefighters have done it all. Our Fund members have quite a history.

• A History of Help for those who need it.
• 1838 - The Bucket Brigade
• 1850s-1860s - A Volunteer Fire Department
• 1876 - The Market House Fire
• 1895 - Houston's First Paid Fire Department
• 1912 - The Great Fifth Ward Fire
• 1943 - The Gulf Hotel Fire
• Early 1960s - Two Five-Alarm Fires and a Third Shift
• 1979 - Woodway Square Apartment Conflagration
• 1982 - Westchase Hilton Hotel Fire

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