NY S09262

Creates an optional 25-year retirement plan for airport firefighters employed by counties or municipalities, allowing retirement after 25 years of service regardless of age

Provides a retirement allowance equal to 50% of final average salary after 25 years, with an additional 1/60th of salary for each year beyond 25 years, capped at 75% of final average salary

Covers employees responsible for aircraft rescue and firefighting services including fire suppression, emergency response, hazardous materials response, and fire prevention activities at airports

Requires employers to elect participation by resolution and bear all costs, including an estimated 5% annual increase in employer contributions plus a one-time past service cost averaging approximately 50% of affected members' salaries

Allows creditable service to include prior work as state police, paid firefighters, police officers, correction officers, or criminal investigators in district attorney offices