Eligibility:

Who is eligible?

Recognized, non-profit volunteer fire departments operated by its members are eligible. Any part-paid/part-volunteer fire department is also eligible, provided the number of paid members is 20 or less. Departments may enter into agreements with cities or counties in order to qualify for coverage and/or special premiums.

All eligible departments must participate in a firefighter certification program administered under Section 419.071 of the Texas Government Code (Texas Commission on Fire Protection), or by the State Firemen’s and Fire Marshal’s Association of Texas (SFFMA), or by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG).

What is eligible?

Any combination of compensation insurance for firefighters (workers' compensation, death, and/or disability insurance) is eligible. The insurance coverage must include a workers' compensation or similar benefit, and a death benefit. Departments may enter into agreements with cities or counties in order to qualify for coverage and/or special premiums.

Apply:

Enrollment for the 2018 calendar year is now open! If your department needs reimbursement for workers compensation or death and disability insurance, please apply today by following these two simple steps:

1) Purchase any combination of compensation insurance for firefighters (workers' compensation, death, and/or disability insurance) from a Texas insurance company.

2) Complete and submit the following:

• Rural Volunteer Fire Department Insurance Program Application for Assistance for Calendar Year 2018
• Roster of active fire department members
• W-9
• Copy of the paid insurance policy
  • Workers' compensation
  • Death insurance
  • Disability insurance

Important Notes:

• The policy or payment documents must show the policy number, the cost or premium amount and the coverage period
• All required reimbursement documents must accompany the 2018 grant application form
• Applications, either complete or incomplete, arriving after July 31, 2018 are not eligible for reimbursement
• ONLY ONE application per department will be reimbursed for the enrollment period of November 2017 through July 2018