pdf Alabama Board of Adjustments First Responder Death Benefits

In First Responder Benefits Programs

Section 36-30-2, Alabama Code, provides for a one-time $100,000 death benefit to the beneficiaries or dependents of peace officers, firefighters (including certain volunteer firefighters) and certain rescue squad members who (1) are killed while engaged in the performance of their duties, (2) die as a result of injuries received while engaged in the performance of their duties, or (3) die as a direct and proximate result of a heart attack or stroke. This program also provides for a one-time $100,000 disability benefit to the beneficiaries or dependents of certain volunteer firefighters who have become totally disabled as a result of an injury received while engaged in the performance of his or her fire-fighting duties and the disability is likely to continue for more than 12 months from the date the injury is incurred.
FRBP-002, Death, Disability, Benefits, Alabama